6460 Far Hills Ave.
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 433-0830
400 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-1561
6460 Far Hills Ave.
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 433-0830
400 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-1561
Braces have an ancient and surprisingly intriguing history. Archeologists estimate that the use of braces dates back to as early as 1000 B.C.! Not surprisingly, many early attempts at teeth straightening were more “miss” than “hit.” Luckily, today’s braces have not only mastered the art of creating a beautiful smile, but they are so unobtrusive you may forget they are even there! In this post, learn more about today’s modern braces and gain an overview of the signs that indicate braces might be needed.
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The first thing to know about braces today is that you have many options. Your family orthodontist can do an initial evaluation to determine the best fit among all available options. Here are the your options for teeth straightening using braces today:
Braces offer many cosmetic benefits, but the most important and impactful benefits they provide are for health. So while your family orthodontist may recommend braces to address cosmetic concerns, the real underlying reason for the recommendation is to safeguard oral health, which can impact whole body health. Here are some of the most important ways braces can safeguard oral and overall health:
Braces offer an effective short-term treatment to correct a problem that would otherwise worsen over the long term. As such, it is important to keep an eye out for signs that braces may be needed. Here are some common signs to watch out for – if you see any of these signs developing, it may be time to make an appointment with your orthodontist:
After the braces come off, the next phase is called post treatment care. Typically, both permanent and temporary retainers are then offered as a form of maintenance so teeth stay in their new aligned positions. Often permanent retainers are placed behind the lower teeth and the patient is given mouth guards to wear at night and for additional time (typically for at least 12 months) to ensure teeth do not move again.
It is very important to follow your orthodontist’s post treatment care instructions to the letter to protect the investment of time and finances that braces treatment represents. As well, the younger the patient, the more probable it is that teeth will continue to move as the body grows and develops towards adulthood. So wearing the mouth guards and following all instructions for teeth cleaning, flossing, orthodontic check-ups and mouth care will make the difference in your final result.
For more information about the types of treatment available for teeth misalignment, contact King Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.
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