There are a variety of dental issues that may require the use of braces in order to properly correct them. And while determining if you need braces or not should be left strictly to an orthodontist, here are few indications that you may need braces in the future:
Overbite
When your bottom teeth completely disappear when you bite down, or hits the roof of your mouth, then you may have what is known as an overbite. Leaving an overbite untreated can lead to other dental issues, including potential gum tissue damage, as well as damage to your front teeth. While it is easier to treat overbites in children, simply because their jaws are not finished growing like adults, adults can also receive treatment for their overbites as well.
Underbite
If your lower teeth overlap your top front teeth when smiling or biting down, then you may have what is known as an underbite. Underbites can be especially troubling, especially during eating or talking, and can put you at a heightened risk for oral injury, making treatment for an underbite imperative.
Openbite
If you have a noticeable space between your upper and lower teeth when you smile, then you may have what is known as an openbite. People with openbites may experience difficulty when eating, or with speaking properly and may also suffer from habits, such as tongue thrusting. Through orthodontic treatment with a variety of types of braces, you can easily correct the issues that come with an openbite.
Irregular Spaces
Smiles that have irregular spacing between the teeth, often creating wide gaps, may be the result of teeth that are proportionally smaller compared to the rest of your mouth, or you may be missing teeth. Simply by closing the wide gaps in your smile, you can correct your smile, as well as safeguard your oral health, especially since teeth are widely spaced apart are more susceptible to cavities and other dental issues.
Crowded Teeth
Perhaps one of the most common reasons people will pursue orthodontic treatment is due to crowded or overlapping teeth. Fixing crowded teeth with braces will not only improve the appearance of your smile, but it can also help to avoid the development of cavities, improving your ability to clean places that were not accessible with crowded teeth.
If you are interested in learning more about how Beauty Smile Orthodontics can help you to achieve a brighter smile, for a brighter future, contact us to schedule your consultation today!