When you think of braces, you may think first of children.
Orthodontics is the dental specialty which focuses on the correct alignment of the teeth and jaws. "Ortho" means correct and "dont" means teeth. So orthodontics is the correct alignment of the teeth.
In the past, orthodontic braces were usually for children to correct crooked or improperly aligned teeth.
Crowded or crooked teeth can be difficult to clean and maintain. Improper jaw alignment can lead to teeth becoming worn, difficulty chewing and can lead to stress on gum tissue and bone. This can lead to headaches and other medical related issues.
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Instead of the traditional metal, braces are now made of porcelain. They can be fixed or removable. Braces realign teeth into the proper position, correcting problems and giving you a beautiful smile.
However, more and more adults are starting to get braces to correct past problems. Advances in technology have made orthodontic braces easier to wear and much less noticeable.
Contact Dr. Matar at 818-439-4203 for an appointment to see what options are available to you in regards to Orthodontics. We weren’t all born with a beautiful smile but with advances in Orthodontic Dentistry there is no reason why anyone can’t have the smile they’ve wanted and enjoy the health benefits as well.
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