What Can Braces Do?

Many patients get braces in order to improve their smile. While this description of what braces do is accurate, it is not very specific. Here are some of the direct and indirect actions of orthodontics.

Direct Effects of Orthodontics

Orthodontics works on many types of bite irregularities, including overbite, underbite, and crossbite. Teeth can be moved vertically or rotated by orthodontics, and teeth that are overcrowded or spaced too far apart can be moved as necessary. With additional orthodontic appliances, our dentist can also expand the palate, move the jaw, and achieve other improvements.

Indirect Effects of Orthodontics

The improvements that orthodontics brings deliver indirect enhancements to appearance, comfort, and oral health. A smile can be made more symmetrical and appealing overall with bite correction. With a better fit between the upper and lower teeth, patients enjoy more comfort when they speak and chew. Cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss all are less likely to occur after orthodontics are used.

Several orthodontic treatments are available today, and their capabilities are fairly similar and equally permanent. You can schedule a consultation with our orthodontist in Houston to learn more about having your teeth straightened at Antoine Dental Center.