What are you risking by not straightening your teeth?

What are you risking by not straightening your teeth?

‘I will do it next year’

‘I’ll wait for the new financial year’

‘I’ll do it after the wedding’

If this sounds all too familiar, don’t feel alone, many patients put off orthodontic treatment and the truth is, the longer you put it off the longer you have to live with a crooked smile.

The problem with crooked teeth

The relationship between crooked and misaligned teeth can not only interfere with proper chewing, but may also increase your chances of gum disease. The simple fact is straight teeth are easy to clean.

What’s the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

• Generally we say the sooner the better when considering the optimal age for orthodontic treatment.

• Early intervention orthodontics can help target and treat severe cross bite or impacted teeth that may be negatively influencing your child’s dental health and social life.

Adults and teens –don’t put it off any longer

The ideal age is between 10-14 years old because the head and mouth are still growing and teeth are more conducive to straightening.

What treatment can I get?

• For adults that are looking for a discrete solution for their orthodontic needs we often recommend the Invisalign treatment.

• The transparent aligners fit over your teeth like a thin virtually invisible mouth guard and slowly move your teeth into alignment.

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