Most common questions used to investigate
Is your teeth visibly crooked?
Do you have difficulties in brushing or flossing in between your teeth?
Do you frequently bite your tongue?
Does your mouth close over correctly when it’s at rest?
Is your tongue positioned awkwardly under your teeth?
Do you have a tooth gap?
Have you consulted an orthodontist about getting braces?
Common conclusions
Crooked teeth is one obvious sign that you need braces. This will help in straightening your teeth and aligning them back into the right place.
If you are having a hard time flossing and cleaning your teeth because it isn’t straight, then you should consider getting braces to maintain good oral health.
Biting your tongue while eating something happens sometimes, and that’s such a painful experience. You can prevent that from happening again if you get braces to straighten the misaligned teeth.
If your mouth doesn’t cover adequately when it’s at rest, that can also be a sign that you need to get braces already. It may affect your speaking patterns, and getting braces would correct the positioning of your teeth for a better speech.
If your tongue is not adequately positioned under your teeth, it may affect the sound of certain words you speak. You may not be able to pronounce some letters correctly. Consider getting braces to realign your teeth and jaw.
Tooth gaps can be moved closer by braces as it stretches out the connective tissues and nerves by moving the periodontal ligaments. If you don’t have one, you can still get braces if you have teeth and mouth problems that need to be addressed.
The most effective way of telling if you need braces is if it’s upon the suggestion of an expert. If your orthodontist gave you a signal to get one, it would benefit your oral health.
Getting braces can help improve your jawline and overall oral health. However, getting one without consulting your orthodontist can be dangerous, especially if you haven’t had any teeth x-ray done. Consider talking to an expert regarding your concern to prevent more significant teeth problems.
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