There’s no right or wrong time to achieve the straight smile you’ve always wanted. Anyone can benefit from a straight, even smile and traditional orthodontics (braces) can all the members of your family get just that! At Bruner Dental, we believe in giving our patients options so that they can truly decide which treatment is right for them. Our doctors primarily offer traditional braces among other straightening treatments because of their long history of success. But why would you want traditional braces over other orthodontic treatments? There are many benefits that come with traditional orthodontics in Marion including a simple procedure and relatively low maintenance.
Traditional Braces
When you’re looking to make corrections to a crooked smile, uneven bite, or obvious crowding or spacing issues, traditional braces may be the right choice for you. Braces have been an option for straightening smiles for years now because of their long-lasting, impressive results. The three main components that work together to guide your teeth into their correct places are brackets, thin metal wires, and elastics.
Getting Braces Put on
When a patient comes to our office for assistance with straightening their teeth, either of our doctors will discuss with them their goals and their lifestyle to decide of traditional braces are right for them. Once you have agreed with your dentist that braces in Marion may be the best next step for your dental health, we will set an appointment for them to be placed. Most patients get nervous when they picture a treatment with such permanency being placed, but there’s nothing to worry about! Getting your braces put on is as easy as completing three easy steps:
- Your dentist will thoroughly clean and dry your teeth.
- Then, he or she will apply the bonding glue to your teeth and attach the brackets.
- Finally, your dentist will place the thin metal wires within the brackets and secure them with your choice color of elastics.
Benefits of Braces
Did you know that having an uneven, crooked smile is more than just a cosmetic issue? Misaligned, overlapping teeth can have a negative effect on your oral and overall health. Crowding makes it difficult to brush and floss effectively, all the while altering your bite. This can also put too much pressure on your TMJ’s (temporomandibular joints), which can lead to a dysfunctional smile.
Traditional braces are a tried and true way to solve straightening issues. They give your dentist the control they need to guide your teeth in small increments at a time, making your treatment practically painless and pleasant. You can benefit from your braces cosmetically (which is a huge plus), but most patients believe this is the only benefit. Straightening your teeth offers other health benefits as well! Some great improvements can be made to your overall oral health such as:
- More effective chewing and speaking abilities
- Easier to brush and clean in between straightened teeth
- Alleviate unnecessary wear and grinding
- Reduce risk for injury from protruding teeth
Keep Your Smile Bright with Braces
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is more important than ever when you’re undergoing your traditional orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will give you all the information you need to maintain a strong, bright smile when you have them installed. He or she will make sure you know what foods to eat to avoid breakage, the correct brushing and flossing techniques, and most importantly—the significance of visiting our office every 4-6 weeks to keep your straightening treatment on track. Contact our office today to see if traditional braces are the best straightening treatment for you! If this orthodontic approach isn’t the best fitting for your lifestyle, we have other options that we would love to explore with you.
