Traditional Braces – Owasso, OK
Move Your Teeth Into their Perfect Position
A crooked smile can put a huge damper on your confidence, making it harder to relate to others and to feel good about yourself. The same goes for over- and underbites, which can contribute chronic jaw problems on top of their impact on your appearance.
Thankfully, if you live near Owasso, OK, Jayson D. Voto, DDS and his dental team can help you move your teeth into their perfect position with traditional braces. Give us a call today and we’ll talk to you about what they can do for you.
Why Choose Jayson D. Voto, DDS For Traditional Braces?
- Dedicated Team Who Can Provide World-Class Dental Care
- Experienced, Dedicated Dentist Who Will Attend to Your Needs
- Comfortable Office That Makes Dentistry a Joy
How Do Traditional Braces Work?
Traditional braces can correct misaligned teeth or bite issues ranging anywhere from mild to severe. This is done by adhering small brackets to the teeth and connecting them with a thin wire, one that’s gradually tightened every six to eight weeks over the course of 18-24 months. This draws the teeth into their ideal position, moving gapped teeth together and crowded teeth apart.
What Orthodontic Issues Can Braces Fix?
There are plenty of ways to have a problem with your smile, from subtle misalignment to severe issues with your bite. These problems can have wide ranging affects on both your appearance and health. We’ll let you know more about what kinds of issues can be addressed by braces when we meet you, but here are a few common examples.
-talk about the importance of getting a consultation to learn more about how certain orthodontic issues can affect oral health and whether a patient is a good candidate for traditional braces
Bite Misalignment
An overbite, underbite, and crossbite can all put unusual pressure on the jaw, causing anything from mild pain to chronic bite issues later in life. To address these issues, the top and bottom braces can often be drawn together with rubber bands, bringing the jaw into a healthier position.
Crowded & Crooked Teeth
In addition to the aesthetic problems they pose, crooked and crowded teeth can be considerably harder to clean, increasing your risk of oral health problems. Braces can gradually pull overlapping teeth apart, bringing them into alignment.
Gapped Teeth
While not necessarily posing too much of a health problem, many people aren’t fans of how gapped teeth make them look. Braces can slowly bring these teeth together.
-discuss the aesthetic & oral health benefits of addressing gapped teeth and how braces can fix the problem
Caring for Your Braces
The nature of wire and bracket braces usually requires people to make adjustments to how they clean their teeth. You might want to invest in a floss threader or an interdental brush in order to make cleaning in between the teeth a little easier.
You might also want to change what you eat, as some harder or chewier foods can potentially dislodge your brackets or break the wire. Chips, candy, and soda may have to be avoided for the duration of your orthodontic treatment.