The Benefits of Orthodontic Care

Orthodontic care offers more than mere cosmetic advantages, it also contributes to an individual's health and serves many functional purposes. Orthodontic care takes an investment with finances, time and energy. Below are some reasons why orthodontic care may be the right choice for you.

• Improves functional purposes.
  • Orthodontic care can improve your bite. Crooked teeth or if your top and bottom teeth improperly come together will cause many functional concerns. Grinding may happen as a result of teeth not fitting together properly. This causes the teeth to wear down over time. You may also experience a speech impediment when teeth are not aligned. Once corrected by orthodontic appliances, these problems can be alleviated.
  • Orthodontic care can improve chewing ability. The tops of the teeth need to fit together for optimal contact when chewing food. Chewing is an important part of the digestive process and if not completed properly it can put unnecessary strain on the digestive system. More nutrients are absorbed from the food when thoroughly chewed.

• Improves ability to keep clean. When teeth are aligned, they are easier to keep clean.

Orthodontics not only create pretty smiles, but are also needed to add proper function and increase ability to clean.  Keep in mind that cleaning while in orthodontic treatment is very important to help create successful results.