Why You Need Orthodontic Care

McClellan Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment helps ensure proper function of teeth and creates beautiful healthy smiles.

In the simplest terms, orthodontics refers to straightening your teeth. While this may not sound important, it actually has a significant impact on your oral health and appearance. People who have crowded or crooked teeth often develop issues with their gums and jawbones which can lead to pain and discomfort. If the teeth are crooked, they can begin to grow in funny ways. This can lead to more issues down the line such as chipped or worn tooth enamel. Gum recession and fractures around the roots of your teeth where it attaches into your jawbone can also occur. You may even discover worse problems with decay from food being trapped between uneven surfaces.

In addition to being uncomfortable or causing issues with eating and speaking, crooked teeth have been known to cause other health problems such as headaches from pinching on nerves. Crooked teeth can even cause back pain from a misaligned bite which puts pressure on the spine. In some cases, crooked teeth can also cause issues with your sinuses due to poor air circulation in and out of the nose. While these are not always directly related to crooked teeth, they may be exacerbated by them so it’s best to get crooked teeth straightened out!

Orthodontic care is particularly important to your overall oral health and well-being. Even if the only thing that bothers you about your smile or bite is a little bit of crookedness in a few teeth, it’s still worth getting them straightened out as soon as possible.

While the process for correcting crooked teeth can be lengthy, most people are pleasantly surprised by how rewarding their new smile feels in the end. If you have been putting this off your entire life, now may be the perfect time to take advantage of orthodontic care. The bottom line is that orthodontic care is not something you should avoid just because you think it’s expensive or inconvenient.

At McClellan Orthodontics, we offer more than just traditional metal braces. If you want to straighten your teeth more discreetly, we have Invisalign transparent aligners, ceramic clear braces, retainers and more. At McClellan Orthodontics, you can be sure to get a beautiful, straight smile and keep all of your teeth healthy and strong for years to come. Simply call our Kenilworth, IL office to schedule your free consultation!