It was indeed a very challenging case. She has crooked upper teeth and wanted it to be straighter. This was how her upper front teeth looked like. Two teeth were slightly in and one tooth was a bit out of alignment. Obviously I mentioned about…
Getting braces is a bit of change of lifestyle. Sure, it’ll be difficult to eat for a few days. Ulcers tend to develop. And the amount of food that gets stuck in your mouth can be extremely annoying. But on the flip side, your confidence…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word braces?
Pain?
Straighter teeth?
Metal and wires?
Nicer smile?
Extractions?
They’re all correct. These are the most common phrases associated with orthodontics (the study of dentistry that relates to diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws, misaligned bite patterns) or most commonly known as the treatment itself, braces.
Even though the reason someone seeks to get braces or aligners (clear invisible braces) is mostly on the aesthetic front, the biggest advantage of the the end result of realigning your teeth is most definitely: health.
The main issue when it comes to crowded or malaligned teeth is that it’s difficult to clean your teeth properly. Due to our diet and food choices, plaque accumulation and food particles are more prone to get stuck in our teeth. And it’s even worse for people with uneven teeth alignment!
Teeth caries (dental cavities) and gum diseases are higher in people with uneven teeth alignment. Even for dentists, it’s much harder to do a filling in a weirdly placed tooth compared to ones that are properly aligned in the arch.
So encourage yourself to opt for braces or aligners the next time you visit your dentist; not only for aesthetics, but also for general oral health.
“Any disease related to the mouth has an impact elsewhere in the body,” says Denis F. Kinane, BDS, PhD, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. So do yourself a favour and take care of your oral health. Remember, aesthetics is the bonus! – Dr. Shanaz
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…