Your smile says a lot about you, and a properly aligned and cared for set of teeth is a positive reflection of who you are.
Orthodontic treatment can effectively improve the aesthetics of your smile and a properly aligned set of teeth can contribute to an enhanced sense of self-esteem, confidence and personal image — important qualities at every age.
Aside from making your smile physically appealing, orthodontics also plays an important role in improving the function and health of your teeth and mouth.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment can be summarised in the following:
- Improve the shape and size of your smile
- Eliminate habits such as finger and thumb sucking
- Improve the shape of your upper and lower jaws
- Improve your facial profile
- Increase the fullness of your lips
- Improve bite and its function
- Correct jaw irregularities
- Rectify breathing problems
- Improve speech difficulties
If you are one of a majority of individuals who live with imperfect oral composition, chances are you have at least one orthodontic problem that may be in need of addressing.
Orthodontic problems range from tooth decay, gum disease and chewing difficulties to the destruction of bone, which holds teeth in position.
Orthodontic problems can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth - sometimes leading to chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck. Because an orthodontic problem may worsen over time, proper diagnosis should always be sought as soon as possible.
If you feel you may be in need of orthodontic treatment, make an appointment with us. Call Port Macquarie Orthodontics today. « Back to Patient Information
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