Braces can correct a wide range of dental issues, including crooked, gapped, rotated or crowded teeth. Braces improve your smile¡¯s health, function and appearance.
Dental braces straighten your teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as:
-Crooked teeth
-Crowded teeth
-Gapped teeth
-Malocclusion (issues with the way your teeth fit together).
How do braces work?
Braces use mild, constant pressure to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time. The exact way this happens depends on the type of braces you choose.
What are the benefits of dental braces?
The most obvious advantage of braces is a straighter, more beautiful smile. But braces can also:
-Make your teeth easier to clean.
-Help prevent cavities and gum disease.
-Correct temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
-Restore proper functions like chewing and speaking.
In short, braces can improve the health, function and appearance of your smile.
What are the normal side effects of braces?
There are some mild, expected side effects of braces, including:
-Temporary discomfort (which usually occurs the first day and any time your dentist tightens your braces).
-Irritation on your tongue, lips or inner cheeks.
-Jaw pain.
-Difficulty eating (especially after a tightening).
You can manage most of these side effects with over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. You can also purchase dental wax for braces at your local pharmacy to help with irritation inside your mouth. Simply place some wax over any rough-feeling brackets or wire.