Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Benefits of Orthodontics


Signs that braces may be needed
   
    -crooked or overlapping of teeth
    
    -buck teeth (over-jet) or inability to close lips

    -upper front teeth cover the lower teeth    
      excessively (over-bite)
     
  -gummy smile or lower teeth bite on palate 

    -spacing of teeth

    -upper front teeth are behind lower front teeth  
     (under-bite)

    -upper and lower teeth don’t touch when biting 
     (open-bite)

    -difficulty in chewing or cleaning of teeth 


    The benefits of early treatment


 -influence jaw growth in a positive manner  

-harmonize width of the dental arches                        
                       
 -improve eruption patterns

 -lower risks of trauma to protruded upper 
   incisors

 -correct harmful oral habits

 -improve aesthetics and self-esteem

 -simplify and /or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics

 -reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth  
                         
 -improve some speech problems

 -preserve or gain space for erupting   permanent teeth                     

                                   
                        


Early orthodontic screening can lead to simpler, more effective treatment for
dental patients or, at least, greater peace of mind

James T. Lee, D.D.S.
(213)481-0820  

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