A Question Everyone Can Answer: Whom Do Braces Help?
Anyone, that’s who – anyone of almost any age that wants to improve his or her appearance and self-esteem. In fact, studies suggest that as many as 70% of all Americans would likely benefit from orthodontic treatments such as dental braces. Of course, besides providing a more attractive smile, orthodontic braces also address important functional issues:
- braces can correct the alignment of your teeth and jaw, which...
- brings harmony and balance to your facial structure, which then...
- helps you avoid placing excessive and uneven forces on your teeth, which can...
- help prevent painful, cracked teeth and uneven wear, which...
- reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth loss, which means...
- you chew and digest your food better
So, answering the question as to who braces help is easy:
- anyone who prefers a beautiful smile to constantly having to cover a crooked grin
- anyone who desires a balanced look to that of an uneven facial structure
- anyone who favors the enjoyment of a good meal to a painful culinary experience
- anyone who fancies a full set of pearly whites to cracked or missing teeth
- anyone who likes healthy gums to infected, swollen, purple gums that are prone to bleeding and breaking out with mouth sores
The fact is, no one finds missing or crooked teeth aesthetically pleasing; they are a liability – emotionally, physically, socially and economically. What’s worse, a study released by the American Academy of Periodontology found that periodontal disease (gum infection) could have serious, adverse effects on one’s health, including contributing to the development of heart disease.
There’s no reason that anyone has to live with bad teeth, an uneven bite and the consequences of the two. Not with braces and not when you have so many options as to color and placement. They’re not what they used to be. Today, dental braces are available in a wide variety of designer colors; can be placed on the front of the teeth; and, are available in metal, gold, or ceramic. And, with Invisalign®, there are even Invisible Braces. So, help is here, and braces are more fashionable, customizable and easier to live with than ever before.
Braces aren't the end of the world; they're the beginning of a whole new smile. You don't have to be anxious about discomfort, self-conscious about huge metal bands in your mouth, or fearful about getting cavities when you seek the orthodontic expertise of Dr. Arleen Azar-Mehr serving Granada Hills, Reseda, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Mission Hills, Woodland Hills, and Santa Clarita. Call for an appointment at (818) 886-6666 or contact us online today.