Art of a Perfect Smile

A straight smile is beautiful and promotes good dental health….

• Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to keep clean and promote better chewing function. Proper alignment ensures a more perfect bite, which can decrease stress, headaches, and the strain on supporting tissue and bone.
• According to the American Association of Orthodontists, crooked and crowded teeth are more difficult to keep clean, which in turn can cause tooth decay, tooth loss and periodontal (gum) disease.
• If not treated, orthodontic problems become worse, contributing to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, and other conditions. Treating the original problem is generally not as expensive as the additional dental procedures that may be necessary to treat serious problems that can develop in the future.