Orthodontic treatment is a series of procedures to align teeth to its desired and proper position to improve the appearance, bite and chewing function.

Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

1. Healthier mouth – crooked teeth are harder to clean, therefore, there is greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease.
2. Promote overall wellbeing – eliminate stress to jaw muscle when chewing that causes headache
3. Eliminate pains associated with TMJ disorder such as shoulder and back pain
4. Improves appearance

Conditions Requiring Orthodontic Treatment

If you have any of the following, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment:

1. Underbite –lower front teeth stick out far too forward from the upper teeth
2. Overbite —upper front teeth stick out far too forward from the lower teeth
3. Open bite – upper and lower teeth do not clasp together when back teeth bite together
4. Crossbite – upper teeth do not close over the lower teeth
5. Crowding – too many teeth
6. Over spacing of teeth due to missing teeth
7. Misplaced midline – upper and lower teeth do bot line up at the center