Correct Your Smile with Orthodontic Treatment

Many people believe that when you get orthodontic treatment done, it’s for cosmetic reasons. However, there are many reasons why someone may need orthodontic treatment. The most obvious reason would be to straighten someone’s smile. In addition, someone may need to correct how they bite, close the spacing that they have, or even fix a speech impediment or a bad habit. 

• If you have an overbite, the upper teeth stick further forward compared to the lower set. The severity of this protrusion varies from person to person. The further away the upper teeth are, the more likely you are to experience dental issues. 
• However, underbites are the opposite issue of overbites. When your jaw is still, you will notice your lower teeth overlap and cross your upper teeth. You can see it when you smile. 

• An open bite is a unique type of dental issue. Individuals with this have an open space at the front or sides of their teeth when they bite. This gap is visible when they smile, and you can notice the gap between the top and bottom of their teeth. 
• Overcrowding of the teeth is another type of malocclusion. A person with this will have little to no room for their teeth. The teeth can overlap with one another and push inward or outward. 
• Sometimes a person can have too much space between their teeth. The gaps are one of the main reasons people get braces. This can also make it awkward to want to smile. 
• Many dental abnormalities that disrupt the normal order of teeth can lead to speech issues. We need our teeth to talk and pronounce words. 
• If you are interested in correcting your smile, you should know that there are different kinds of orthodontic treatment. 
• For example, you could get traditional metal braces, clear/ceramic braces, or even lingual braces which are applied to the tongue surface of the teeth. When you have braces placed, you will go into your office to have them tightened typically once a month. 

• Also, if you don’t think that braces are a good decision for you, there is another way to correct your smile. Invisalign with clear aligners is another option that involves clear trays, which are similar to retainers. You will have appointments, typically once a month, to have your trays replaced with the next tray in your treatment. 
• The time between your braces or Invisalign appointments can vary depending on your orthodontic treatment. 

• The process begins by scheduling an orthodontic consult. During the consultation, the doctor will examine your teeth. From there, you will go over a contract and have records taken to show your progress throughout your treatment. After you have made your decision on what type of orthodontic treatment you would prefer, it is time to get started. 
• If you choose the braces treatment, there is a chance that you could start the process on the same day as your consultation. 
• However, if you choose to go for Invisalign, there is a waiting process for your office to get your aligners. After receiving your trays, you will schedule an appointment to have your attachments placed and your first tray delivered. 
• You will receive retainers to keep your smile perfect when the treatment is finished. The retainers must be worn in your mouth at night to prevent your teeth from returning to the initial location before the treatment starts.
• It is also recommended to have whitening done when your orthodontic treatment is complete. In conclusion, here are just a few things to know if you are thinking about correcting your smile with orthodontics.