Although there are many health benefits of pursuing orthodontic treatment, the aesthetic reasons for straightening crooked teeth are equally important for many patients. Improving smiles can do wonders for people's self-esteem, making them more confident and apt to smile and laugh in public. When the mouth is a source of embarrassment, it can severely impact the quality of someone's life.
Patients as young as seven are able to undergo orthodontic treatments to straighten their teeth. "In fact, it is generally recommended that all children make at least one visit to an orthodontist at about seven years old to determine whether they have dental problems that would benefit from braces." Childhood habits, such as thumb sucking and teeth grinding, can do long-term damage that can be prevented at this early age. Openbite, which occurs when the top and bottom rows of teeth don't meet, is an example of the damage that can occur from such habits.
While aesthetics play an important role in a person's decision to seek orthodontic treatment, there are often many other benefits that the patient will reap after treatment is complete, including:
Pickron Orthodontic Care has 23 locations in the Atlanta, GA area. The practice's skilled orthodontists fully evaluate the needs of each patient to determine the best treatment to ensure a lifetime of beautiful teeth. For more information, call (770) 446-PICK or (800) 717-PICK, or write to Pickron Orthodontic Care, 3294 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite A-200, Norcross, GA 30092.
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