Are braces necessary or cosmetic?
Both. Braces serve multiple purposes
and are highly effective to correct several
pressing and important dental issues to can
carry on for life if not treated.
S1: Correcting bites so you can chew better
S2: Straightening teeth
S3: Help to avoid tooth decay due to misalignment
S4: The beautiful smile you’ll have at the end is a bonus.
Its a common curiosity for parents
to wonder if braces are purely cosmetic.
Braces are not just cosmetic.
They happen to be necessary for several reasons
Common Problems that require treatment with braces:
The top teeth should always come over the bottom teeth.
1. Cross Bite
2. Open Bite (thumb suckers)(extended pacifier)
3. Underbite
4. Overbite/ overjet
Both overbite and underbite signifies that either the
top or lower jaw has not fully developed yet.
These issues can lead to others such as TMJ and sleep apnea.
5. Misaligned or rotated back or front teeth
6. Tooth spacing
7. Tooth crowding
8. Mal-positioned teeth
9. Unerupted or impacted teeth
How can braces benefit your child?
Prevent future issues such as:
Sleep apnea
Night time grinding teeth
TMJ
Tooth Decay
When teeth are straightened, it is much easier to
brush the teeth and floss. This helps to prevent tooth decay.
Cavities can develop is bacteria stays logged in the teeth.
Braces help with TMJ issues and Sleep apnea
Facial structures can be affected by misaligned teeth and
can also be fixed by braces as the braces restore the
facial appearance while straightening the teeth.
Some may wonder if braces make teeth weak.
braces utilize controlled force to straighten teeth which
includes re-modelling the bone structure around the teeth as well.
This let's us know that they do in fact move but they once again
become firm in their sockets.
Orthodontic treatment is safe and does not make the teeth weak.
Braces can restore your facial aesthetics, smile and
realign your teeth. So they are both necessary
and cosmetic.
Overall, as dental professionals we aim to
identify underlying issues and diagnose and monitor these conditions early ,and can easily fix them with braces, or other orthodontic appliances.
This will help to prevent future decay and discomfort.
Multiple factors:
Child’s medical history,
Not fixing their Smile, timing, and cost can influence long-term effects
Looking for the best kids dentist near the Paterson, Passaic, and Union City areas?
We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ,
Dover NJ, and the surrounding communities.
We offer comprehensive oral health
services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment.
We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment
to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson (973) 742-4200
Passaic ( 973) 574-1000
Union City (201) 325-8444
Dover (973) 891-4015
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