The benefits of braces for beautiful, healthy teeth

Braces are a popular orthodontic treatment that helps correct jaw and tooth misalignments in a natural, biological way. Increasingly, people are choosing braces because their benefits extend beyond just aesthetics to long-term oral health. If you’re wondering what braces are for, take a look at these six key benefits!

1. Braces for a beautiful smile and greater confidence

A well-aligned set of bright, white teeth with properly positioned bites not only enhances the appearance of your smile but also creates a harmonious profile from the nose to the chin. This can boost confidence and help you feel radiant and attractive.

In cases of severe protrusion, braces can move the teeth and correct the jaw’s alignment, which can improve the angle of the smile significantly. For many, reducing tooth protrusion also results in a more defined nose and chin, enhancing overall facial aesthetics.

However, the treatment duration for braces to correct protrusion usually takes around 2 to 2.5 years, leading some to consider jaw surgery to achieve faster results. The doctors at Elite Dental recommend surgery only as a last resort, as the postoperative recovery can be long, painful, and carries higher risks.

2. Improved chewing function

When teeth are aligned properly, bite strength improves, making it easier and more enjoyable to chew food. Better chewing aids digestion, allowing nutrients to be absorbed effectively, which in turn supports overall digestive and physical health.

3. Prevention of oral health issues

Oral health issues such as gingivitis, cavities, periodontitis, and bad breath often stem from insufficient dental hygiene. These problems are more common in people with crowded or misaligned teeth.

The benefit of braces is that they align teeth correctly, making it easier to clean all areas of the mouth, thus reducing the risk of oral health issues. By correcting overcrowded and crooked teeth, braces contribute to more effective brushing and flossing, helping prevent unnecessary dental problems.

4. Avoiding temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder complications with braces

If the bite of your upper and lower jaw isn’t properly aligned (such as an overbite where the upper jaw overlaps the lower jaw excessively, an underbite, or a bite misaligned to one side), this can lead to jaw joint pain and TMJ discomfort over time. In some cases, you may need pain relievers for temporary relief, though sometimes they don’t provide sufficient relief. Braces can be a long-term solution by realigning your bite, helping alleviate TMJ pain and creating a healthy, balanced bite.

5. Improving speech difficulties with braces

People with issues like overbites, underbites, or bite misalignment often experience difficulties with speech, making it challenging to pronounce words clearly and fluently. Although speech issues might not be a primary concern with dental misalignment, they can significantly impact a person’s confidence and daily interactions. Braces can help align teeth properly, improving speech clarity and comfort.

6. Reducing the need for dentures with brace

One of the significant benefits of braces is their role in helping you maintain natural teeth and potentially avoiding the future need for dentures. By aligning your teeth, braces make oral hygiene easier, helping prevent dental issues such as gum disease and tooth loss, and reducing the need for dentures. In cases where teeth are congenitally missing, braces are also necessary to create the correct spacing for a future dental implant.

In summary, why get braces?

Braces can provide you with a beautiful, confident smile, improve chewing functionality, support better speech, and prevent complications such as tooth loss, oral health issues, and TMJ disorders. However, to gain the full benefits of braces, it’s essential to choose a reputable provider.

Elite Dental is a specialized orthodontic center offering high-quality metal braces and Invisalign clear aligners. We take pride in our team of highly skilled orthodontists who are committed to researching and implementing the latest, most effective treatment methods to deliver comprehensive results for our patients. At Elite, your orthodontic plan is tailored to fit your specific dental needs. Our doctors thoughtfully consider treatment options that prioritize protecting and enhancing your natural teeth, giving you a healthier, more beautiful smile.

In addition, Elite is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that enables precise diagnostics and shortens treatment time, making the braces journey more comfortable for our patients. The braces materials (brackets, wires, appliances, or aligners) are all genuine, imported products, ensuring safety for our customers’ health.

For over 10 years, the quality of treatment at Elite has been proven by our extensive “success stories” of cases, covering everything from overbites, underbites, facial asymmetry, crowding, to misaligned teeth. When you come for a consultation, our doctors will explain your treatment plan and show you before-and-after transformations, giving you confidence in your decision.

For example, L.V., who came to us with an overbite and deep bite, felt that these issues detracted from her facial profile and aesthetic balance. Wanting to enhance her smile and face symmetry, our Elite Dental orthodontists developed a treatment plan using Invisalign to correct her overbite and deep bite. The result? A beautifully aligned smile and an ideal E-line profile.

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