Orthodontic Treatments and Their Advantages

Our Los Angeles dentist offers a variety of orthodontic treatment to patients with crooked or overcrowded teeth. When patients have their bite irregularities corrected, they enjoy not only a better-looking smile but also a variety of functional and health-related benefits. Here is more about our orthodontic treatments and their advantages.


Benefits of Orthodontic Care

Orthodontics can correct underbite, overbite, open bite, crossbite, gaps and crowding. In the long term, having teeth that fit together properly gives patients greater protection from tooth decay and gum disease and lower risks of TMJ, a painful condition affecting the jaw joints. Many patients also experience improved digestion and easier speaking after orthodontic treatment.


Orthodontic Options

Orthodontic options commonly include metal braces, translucent braces and Invisalign. Metal and translucent braces use brackets and wires to move teeth into place and can be used for patients of all ages. Invisalign, an option for most adult patients, involves a series of clear plastic aligners that are worn over the teeth. In addition to being almost invisible, Invisalign aligners can be removed before eating, brushing and flossing.

Patients enjoy lifelong improvements to their self-confidence and health when they undergo orthodontic treatment. To learn more about orthodontic options and discuss candidacy, patients can schedule a consultation with our dentist.