"The dentist sent me for an orthodontic consultation, but I don't mind the appearance of my teeth or my smile..."
If this statement sounds familiar to you, or you have wondered if you or your children need braces, below are some examples that might help you make a decision to consult an orthodontist.
Orthodontic treatment is not just for a beautiful smile!
Wearing braces is recommended both to improve dental and facial aesthetics, and to correct occlusion (bite). Through orthodontic treatment we can prevent or treat certain conditions that can be caused by improper positioning of the teeth or jaws. Here are some examples of how improper positioning of the teeth or jaws can affect your oral and/or general health.
Dental health, which may have the following manifestations:
- pulp necrosis – “the nerve dies” in an intact tooth, without decay or filling (filling)
- dental abrasions (wear) – is achieved by “rubbing” incorrectly positioned teeth, which try to adapt, to create a more functional bite
- dental abfractions – lesions that occur on the teeth near the gingival margin. It is not a cavity. The appearance of this lesion is related to occlusal forces that are too high or exerted in abnormal directions that produce microfractures at this level.
- dental cavities – due to more difficult access for proper hygiene.
Gum health, which manifests itself through:
- gingival inflammation - due to more difficult access for proper hygiene
- gum recession – can occur due to overuse (incorrectly positioned teeth are subjected to greater forces than they can withstand.
Temporomandibular joint health:
- muscle or joint pain/tension
- Crackling (crackling) in the joint.
General health:
- the inability to chew food properly can cause digestive problems.
Orthodontic treatment is also useful in preparing the ground for prosthetic work for aesthetic and/or functional purposes.
- To allow for the insertion of an implant – if extractions have been made in the past without replacing the missing tooth, the neighboring teeth may migrate, making it impossible to replace the missing tooth with prosthetic work. Through orthodontic treatment, the position of the teeth is corrected to allow for the correct insertion of a dental implant or the realization of a correct prosthetic work.
- creates / closes / redistributes interdental spaces for the realization of minimally invasive and aesthetic prosthetic works. (e.g. Dental veneers)
Orthodontic treatment can improve quality of life by:
- improving oral breathing (mouth breathing) – in collaboration with the ENT doctor
- solving speech problems caused by incorrect position of teeth or jaws
- preventing digestive disorders by improving mastication.
Therefore, the benefits of braces are countless. It is important to consult an orthodontist to determine if you need braces, and which one is best suited for your needs.
Do you think you would feel embarrassed wearing braces as an adult? Now there are alternatives to physiognomic braces, which are much more discreet and can even go unnoticed.
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