Many patients seek orthodontic treatment because they want a beautiful smile. However, few people realize that correcting bite problems is also important for health reasons.
- It helps restore proper chewing function.
- It supports prevention of cavities by making it easier to clean teeth properly, mitigating excessive buildup of bacterial plaque.
- By reducing strain and protecting gums and bones, it helps prevent periodontal disease.
- It supports treating speech disorders.
- It reduces pathological tooth wear and enables proper, long-lasting restoration of worn-down teeth.
- It facilitates planning and enables prosthetic, implant, and aesthetic (bonding, veneers) treatments through proper teeth alignment.
From an aesthetic perspective, orthodontic treatment can result in much more than a beautiful smile. Often, it leads to a complete, positive transformation in the patient’s facial appearance – the symmetrical alignment of the jaws in a proper bite frequently alters the profile and facial features.