The Oral Health Benefits of Braces

Orthodontics include a variety of fixed and removable braces that move teeth into their correct alignment, retain muscles, and aid in jaw development. The ultimate goal of braces is to improve your smile and enhance your oral health at the same time. Obtaining a straighter smile can help you develop stronger teeth, and reduce your risk of acquiring dangerous health conditions. Here at Kwong Orthodontics, Dr. Thomas Kwong stays up-to-date on current orthodontic trends to provide his Portage, MI, patients with successful results and healthy smiles for a lifetime.

 

Oral Health Benefits of Braces

Benefits of braces go beyond aesthetics by reducing your risk of injury from protruding teeth, improving your strength to chew food, and preventing the development of cavities and periodontal disease. Straighter teeth also result in a healthier overall mouth, for crooked teeth can make it quite difficult to brush and floss. Fortunately, once you reach the end of orthodontic treatment, it'll be easier to reach between those places. Additional oral health benefits that you'll achieve through braces include a reduction in tooth grinding, chipping of teeth, and improved speaking ability.

 

What Are My Orthodontic Options?

Here at Kwong Orthodontics, we provide our patients with choices to accomplish their orthodontic and oral health objectives. These include:

• Invisalign Clear Aligners - This treatment utilizes 3D imaging technology to design a series of removable clear aligners that shift your teeth into the proper position. After mapping out a customized treatment plan, Dr. Thomas Kwong will advise you to wear each aligner for 20-22 hours a day for optimal results. You will swap out each tray every two weeks until you complete treatment.
• Traditional Braces - Using a combination of adhesive, brackets, and wires, this orthodontic method requires periodic adjustments so that constant pressure can realign your jaw and straighten out your smile. The duration of treatment will depend on your situation but it averages between one and three years.

 

Call Us

For more information about orthodontic services, visit our website. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call (269) 327-4459.