Why Are Braces so Important?

Dental braces are essential orthodontic care devices that are used for correcting bite problems and issues like malocclusion. They can help prevent and treat various oral health issues from tooth loss to gum disease and jaw problems. On top of improving your oral health, dental braces can also improve your overall health and confidence level. 

With dental braces, there’s nothing standing in the way of you getting the smile you have always dreamt of. 

Benefits of Using Dental Braces

• Shaping crooked teeth

Having crooked teeth prevents you from brushing properly and exposes you to the risk of developing dental issues. Dental braces help align crooked teeth and improve dental health by preventing tartar and plaque from building up. In addition, properly aligned teeth are easier to maintain. 

• Preventing tooth decay

Orthodontic treatments can help prevent erosion by aligning jaws and teeth and can prevent tooth decay, which is a widespread dental issue. Tooth decay can affect not only your dental health but also your overall health and your quality of life. Because it leads to increased sensitivity, it can prevent you from enjoying certain foods that are too hot or too cold as they can seriously bother the decayed area causing pain. Properly treating tooth decay is essential. 

• Restoring a beautiful smile

Crooked teeth, missing teeth, or tooth gaps can make you feel overly conscious about your imperfect smile. Dental braces can help bring back your beautiful smile and can boost your confidence. Who can say they wouldn’t love a gorgeous smile and perfectly aligned teeth? With dental braces, that’s possible.

• Improving digestion 

Digestion issues may not be the first thing on your mind when you think about misaligned teeth. However, misaligned teeth can cause improper chewing of food and ingestion of larger chunks that can upset the stomach. With dental braces, your teeth will be fully aligned and this will allow you to properly chew and break down food, improving your digestion.

Dental Brace Options 

Nowadays, you have several options to choose from when it comes to orthodontic treatments. Here are the most popular options: 

1. Invisalign

The Invisalign treatment uses dental braces that are close to invisible and also removable. Because they are so discreet, Invisalign is a very popular option. 

2. Ceramic braces

Many people prefer ceramic braces because they are just as durable as traditional braces but less noticeable. 

3. Metal braces

Metal braces are the most traditional type of dental braces and they are a very reliable option. 

Dental braces can restore your smile and your confidence. If you would like to know more about what the treatment entails and what your options are, give us a call at (760) 804-0080 or schedule an online appointment.