There are few dental advancements that are more valued than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations had many drawbacks. It commonly involved a whole orthodontic tool kit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it wasn’t pretty.
Some orthodontic patients found their old-school braces uncomfortable, bulky, and downright ugly. They also created many hidden nooks and crannies for bacteria to quietly drill into your enamel.
If you are too young to remember old school braces, you can’t truly appreciate the technologically-advanced ceramic braces, clear braces, and Invisalign aligners available today. Even traditional metal braces are now smaller, less conspicuous and more comfortable.
The advancements in orthodontic treatments and reduced treatment times is one reason many adults have chosen to have their teeth corrected if they were unable as a teen.
Does that mean you don’t need to have your child seen by an orthodontist if you suspect tooth alignment troubles? Absolutely not! If facial attractiveness and increased self-esteem are not critical reasons to straighten your child’s crooked teeth, consider the fact that crooked teeth and bite misalignment can affect speech development and make it hard for your child to eat a healthy diet. Crowded teeth also make proper brushing difficult, increasing the risk of cavities.
The American Association of Orthodontics counsels parents to have their son or daughter evaluated by an orthodontist when they are young. It is critical to identify issues with teeth and jaw development early. Your Addison dentist will know the proper age to begin treatment if required.
We provide many cosmetic dental procedures at The Addison Dentist in Addison. Did you know that porcelain veneers can solve some less-extreme tooth alignment troubles? If your teeth are fairly straight but your smile is compromised by a couple of damaged or chipped teeth, cost-effective porcelain veneers may be your one-visit solution.
Contact The Addison Dentist:
469-998-2515
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001
