When I first met Mr. Chen he was not-so friendly, nervous and defensive with his speech. As a project leader he always had to be tough and strict. He rarely smiled and feared whenever he exposed too much of his teeth when talking. Obviously, Mr.…
Thinking about getting a more aligned smile? Do you have braces on your mind? Well how about going for aligners instead? Advantages:1. No metal brackets2. No wires3. Able to see proposed end result on a video4. Less chances of getting dental caries5. Easier to maintain…
Have you ever thought of straightening or aligning your teeth? Ever wondered what exactly braces is all about? And why do people endure the pain and struggle of wearing braces? Does it just make you look good or is there more to braces than just looks?
Braces, or orthodontics is a branch of the science of dentistry where teeth are aligned to it’s natural form for aesthetic reasons and function. Yes you read it right, FUNCTION!
Function is ultimately the goal for orthodontics. Without teeth, it would be hard for us to eat, speak or even have proper balance. Eating provides us nutrients to go through the day, and without being able to chew properly, we cannot absorb the nutrients the food provides properly. Thus, it is very important to be able to chew properly with properly aligned teeth!
As a result of correcting the form, alignment and rotations of the malaligned teeth, the forces of chewing and biting are directed properly, thus allowing for longer lasting teeth with fewer problems when you get older (reducing mobility of your teeth when you get older!)
Plus, with making all the teeth aligned properly, you have an easier task of cleaning them and maintaining your oral hygiene! Thus, less visits to the dentist for scaling and polishing.
So don’t think braces is only for aesthetics purposes, it is mainly about function, longevity and cleanliness with the extra benefit of looking good 😉
Feel free to write to me if you have questions regarding braces, orthodontics or anything teeth at shanaz@story.drfauziah.com.
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Nowadays it is common for adult to seek for orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth. However, one thing that made most people hesitate actually is the metal looking bracket that somehow look funny that jeopardize your professional image. If this is what stopping you from…