Enjoy The Confidence of a Straight Smile with Orthodontic Care

Your teeth should fit comfortably in your mouth without excessive gapping, overcrowding, or severe rotation. When you close your mouth, the upper and lower teeth should lock neatly without overlapping or leaving gaps. 

While everyone loves straight teeth, it’s not always the case. Genetics, untreated tooth loss, injury, and childhood factors like tongue thrusting and thumb sucking can cause the following classes of malocclusions.

• Class I: This is the most common and least severe type of malocclusion. For class I malocclusion, the teeth are overcrowded or unevenly spaced. Misaligned teeth create several oral health and aesthetic issues. 
• Class II: It’s an overbite, where the upper teeth protrude too far in front when you close your mouth. 
• Class III: Known as an underbite, class III malocclusion occurs when the lower teeth overlap the upper teeth

Orthodontic issues cause more than aesthetic problems. Misaligned teeth or jaws can affect your chewing efficiency, confidence, and oral health. Don’t let orthodontic issues compromise your smile and oral health. Schedule an appointment with an orthodontist today!

After completing orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners, a retainer is essential to maintain your newly straightened smile. Otherwise, your teeth can gradually return to their original positions (orthodontic relapse). A retainer helps your teeth settle into new positions to maintain your investment. 

A retainer is similar to clear aligners. Initially, you may need to wear your retainer full-time before transitioning to nighttime use. Your orthodontist will provide specific guidelines based on your case.