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Orthodontics
If your teeth are a little crooked and your bite isn't looking its best, it's easy to understand why you might want to know more about orthodontics and dental braces. Orthodontics is a dental specialty that deals with bad bites (also known as a malocclusion). The practice of orthodontics requires additional training beyond general dentistry to allow your orthodontist to diagnose and treat bite problems and problems with crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontics involves the use of corrective appliances -- including dental braces and retainers -- to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment.
If you think your smile might benefit from dental braces, talk to your general or family dentist about seeing an orthodontist. If you don't have a dentist, we can help! Search now or call a friendly operator at 1-866-970-9853.
What Orthodontics Can Do for You
You already know that dental braces straighten teeth. But an attractive smile is just one benefit of orthodontics. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to keep clean. Bacteria can get trapped in hard-to-reach spaces more easily, and it's difficult to floss teeth well when they're too crowded.
These dental problems can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease down the road. Problems with your bite can also lead to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, leading to cracked or broken teeth. And the misalignment of jaw joints can cause chronic headaches and jaw pain. Orthodontics can address all this and more. Orthodontics is also a confidence booster -- with straight teeth you'll probably feel like smiling more!
If you're thinking about getting an evaluation for dental braces, talk to your dentist first. We'll help you find one near your home or work. Start your search for a pre-screened dentist now or call a live operator anytime at 1-866-970-9853.
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21st Century Dental Braces
Orthodontics used to cater primarily to pre-teens and teenagers, but not anymore. Dental braces are now equally popular with adults. Dental braces tailored to adults include porcelain dental braces, which replace traditionally metal brackets with clear ones; Invisalign®, which is a set of clear aligners worn about 22 hours a day; and lingual braces, which are just like traditional metal braces but are placed behind the teeth.
If you're not afraid to let your personality shine through, orthodontics now offers some options. Mini braces are miniature versions of the originals and can be combined with different colored bands to mark holidays or show off your favorite color. And gold braces are the ultimate fashion statement -- a smile with some bling!
To find out if you're a candidate for orthodontics -- and to see which type of dental braces is right for you -- talk to a dentist first. Start your search now or speak with an operator anytime at 1-866-970-9853.
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