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4 Clear Reasons You Need to See an Orthodontist

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Frustrated by your misaligned teeth or jaws taking away the joy of a good smile?   You need to visit an orthodontist.  We’ve witnessed people with crooked teeth, jaws, and bite problems head over to their dentists, yet they are pretty hesitant in scheduling a consultation call with an orthodontist.  That’s because not many people are familiar with what an orthodontist actually is. And if you aren’t aware of the differences between an orthodontist and a dentist, we’ve prepared a brilliant “Dentist vs. Orthodontist: Highlighting the Differences” blog post to help you gain more insights. At the same time, we want to ensure that people are fully aware of why they should visit an orthodontist when they’re dealing with dental problems and not be afraid of scheduling a consultation. That’s the reason we’ve crafted this blog post. Here, we’ll be looking at the four obvious reasons you should see an orthodontist.

4 Clear Reasons You Should Visit an Orthodontist

Following are the four reasons we want you to see our orthodontic specialists:
  • Orthodontists are Tooth Movement Specialists with 3,700 Hours of Dedicated Training & Education
  • We Can Enhance Your Smile
  • And Improve Your Dental Health
  • We Can Do All This for Your Child Too!

Orthodontists are Teeth Movement Specialists with 3,700 Hours of Dedicated Training & Education

You read it right. Orthodontists are dentists with over 3,700 hours of intensive training and education. Orthodontists are tooth movement specialists that have expertise in diagnosing, intercepting, preventing, and treating different dental problems such as bite problems, crooked and misaligned teeth, jaws, and more. On top of this, they help patients deal with crowded teeth or spacing. And that’s not all. Orthodontists are experts across multiple areas and at the end of the day, they are heavily focused on helping their patients enhance their smiles and say goodbye to their dental problems.

Enhance Your Smile

We’ve witnessed our patients being afraid of smiling in public just because they have crooked or misaligned teeth or jaws. And yes – these dental problems have a major impact on your public image and at the same time – your self-confidence. But we can help change this! Your smile is one of your most important features – and we want you to have a big wide smile on your face all the time. We don’t want you to lose your confidence just because you have misaligned teeth, jaws or are dealing with facial imbalance.  Feel free to schedule a consultation with our orthodontic specialists – who will do everything – from diagnosing and treatment planning, to setting you up for any needed oral surgery, all while ensuring proper monitoring to guide you throughout the entire process and help you to enhance your smile.

Improve Your Dental Health

Misaligned, crooked, crowded teeth are bad for oral health. And the same is the case with overbites, crossbites, underbites, and other dental problems.  Misalignments can cause issues when you chew, breathe, or speak. Also, they may affect your psychological well-being. Misaligned teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria, leading to plaque and tartar – which may increase the chances of tooth decay and gum disease.  Also, crooked teeth can cause extreme wear and tear of gums, teeth, and jaw muscles – which may result in chronic headaches, jaw strain, temporomandibular pain, and systemic inflammation.  Crowded teeth can cause neck and jaw pain, increased clenching, and chronic stress headaches. Also, bite problems can lead to health issues like gum disease, tooth decay, and jaw pain.  Gaps in your teeth can lead to oral health issues such as periodontitis and gingivitis – just to name a few.  Dealing with dental problems shouldn’t always be about just enhancing your smile. Because these problems can cause health problems, it’s important to visit an orthodontist to get them treated. 

Your Kid Needs One

Some children show early signs of dental problems. And in order to minimize the risk and deal with the problem early on, it’s advisable to take your kid(s) to an orthodontist.  Dental problems can be effectively treated in kids. That’s because their jaws are growing, and all their adult teeth aren’t in yet.  Whether your child is showing signs of any dental irregularities or not, it’s advisable to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist for screening. And if the orthodontist detects any issues, he/she will prepare a solid treatment plan or choose to monitor the situation – depending on whether any action is required or not. You should schedule your child’s first orthodontist visit at 7 years of age. And while he/she may not need treatment just yet, it’s better to assess your child’s teeth and jaw alignment early and discover any potential dental problems. 

Schedule a Consultation Today!

Unlock the door to a healthy and happy future. You don’t have to worry about your teeth looking dull in that high-school picture of yours. With the right customized treatment plan and deep orthodontic expertise, you can enhance your smile and take the much-needed measures to protect your oral health. Don’t wait around! Schedule an appointment with the #1 orthodontists in Columbia & River Hill today!
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