Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is about more than straight teeth. It impacts health and self-esteem. For starters, the alignment of the jaw and teeth affects how well you chew and digest food. A perfect smile gives you confidence and is easier to keep clean.
With offices in Cincinnati and Harrison, Ohio, Boley Braces provides the latest orthodontic treatment options to patients of all ages.
How Braces Can Help
Teeth play a major role in overall health. Misaligned teeth can cause chewing issues and promote tooth decay and gum disease. Braces correct problems with your smile that go deeper than the image you present to the world.
Easier to Brush and Floss
It is harder to reach between crooked teeth to floss and brush properly. A smile straightened by braces is easier to keep clean and less prone to cavities.
Decay and Gum Disease Prevention
When teeth are out of alignment, they are more likely to retain food debris and bacterial plaque. Over time, this can lead to gum disease, periodontal disease, and other health concerns. Corrective orthodontics help eliminate this problem.
Repairs Under or Over Bite
An improper bite can cause ineffective chewing, jaw stress, and fractured teeth. Braces can fix an over- or underbite, positioning teeth in the ideal position for proper function.
Helps Prevent Dental Injuries Down the Line
Untreated, misaligned teeth can lead to future oral injuries. Temporomandibular joint disorders that are never addressed can cause headaches, earaches, dizziness, jaw pain and clicking facial pain, and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Improves Speech
In terms of speech, dental misalignments can:
- interfere with the tongue’s ability to make proper contact with the teeth during speech
- obstruct air pathways, affecting the production of certain sounds
- cause speech impediments such as lisping
Orthodontic treatment can have a positive impact on improved pronunciation and speech clarity.
Aids in Digestion
Digestion begins in the mouth. Food must be properly broken down in the mouth before it is swallowed and moved on to the next stage. Crooked teeth can make it hard to chew food properly, leading to digestive issues later on. Corrective orthodontics help prevent intestinal irritations caused by poorly digested food.
What to Look for When You Need a Dentist
Finding the right dentist is important for maintaining optimal oral health. Whether your primary concern is health or cosmetic, a good dentist will help you reach your goals. Look for someone who is board-certified to ensure that you will not only receive proper care but also be exposed to the latest technology and options.
The dentist’s years of experience and expertise in specific areas, such as orthodontics, are crucial to getting the care you need. Recommendations and reviews from satisfied patients will give insight into the practice/patient relationship. A clean, comfortable office managed by a friendly and helpful staff reflects the practice’s standards.
Orthodontic Treatment in Hamilton County
Transforming your smile can change your life. With two locations to serve you, Boley Braces caters to everyone from children having their first orthodontic appointment to retirees who want to improve their health and smile.
A diplomate in the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Spencer Boley, DMD, is active in the American Dental Society, American Association of Orthodontists, Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, Ohio Dental Association, and Cincinnati Dental Society. The staff at Boley Braces consists of a lab technician, orthodontic assistants, and front desk personnel with over 70 years of combined orthodontic experience. We are customer-focused, offer flexible financing, and love to get to know our patients.
For orthodontic care in Hamilton County, Ohio, contact us.
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