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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