THERE ARE MANY benefits of having straight teeth beyond just looks. Studies show that when someone has a straight smile, others see them as more intelligent, successful, and likely to get dates compared to someone with crooked teeth. But why do so many people’s teeth grow in crooked in the first place?
OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there’s evidence to show that the link between smiling and happiness might go both ways — the simple act of smiling can make us feel a little better! Even a fake smile releases endorphins (the feel-good hormone), so it might be worth smiling in the face of a rough day; it might just improve.
ANYONE WHO HAS had braces knows that feeling of pressure that gradually pushes teeth toward their correct positions, but what’s really going on? Orthodontic treatment is fascinating all the way down to the cellular level, and we want to bring our patients in for a closer look.
GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, and other oral health problems don’t set in overnight. That’s why it’s so important to have regular checkups and to be diligent with daily oral hygiene habits. If it’s been a while since the last trip to the dentist, here are the top 5 signs it’s time to schedule a quick visit:
Why summer?
HAVING WISDOM TEETH removed can be like a rite of passage for young adults, even though some people don’t even get wisdom teeth and others have enough room to fit the full set. But how do wisdom teeth affect orthodontic treatment?
THE HUMAN CAPACITY for finding different solutions to problems is nearly endless. Enough trial and error will usually be able to find an effective fix. However, we urge everyone to save the trial and error for non-medical projects. Something as complicated as moving teeth into their proper alignment should only be attempted by fully trained experts.
THE DEFAULT IMAGE that pops into our heads when we think of braces is usually of a teenage orthodontic patient, but more and more adults are getting their teeth straightened. It’s generally more ideal to get braces as a teen, but no one is too old to get a straighter smile.
THE INITIAL CONSULTATION is when the orthodontist assesses the position of the patient’s teeth and begins planning the treatment to move them into proper alignment. The orthodontist also addresses a lot of the typical patient questions, but we can take a peek at those now.
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