I once knew a young man that was famous throughout the city for his good looks. He was tall, athletic, had striking blue eyes, and a head full of curly golden hair. But most stunning of all was his pearly white teeth. He could make girls stop dead in their tracks with a simple look, but they would swoon without fail at the flash of a smile.
But over the years, the stigma behind braces has slowly dissipated. It's no longer so embarrassing to wear braces. Both adults and teens can rock the look with no damage done in the popularity polls. But do you really need braces? Here are a few things to consider.
Perhaps the most obvious reason for getting braces is aesthetic. We like nice, straight smiles. Gaps, crooked teeth, protruding teeth, twisted teeth, or crowded teeth are not our favorite. All these problems can be fixed with braces. But before you decided to slap on the metal for purely cosmetic reasons, consider a few things first. How bad are your teeth really? Are you the only one who notices the small gap or the slightly misaligned teeth?
Does the problem really bother you every single day? Do you feel self-conscious enough about your teeth that it affects your daily happiness/comfort? Braces can be expensive and painful. Don't just get them on a whim to fix a small problem that nobody notices anyway. Take time to consider how you really feel about it and weigh the benefits versus cost.
Another reason people get braces is to improve the functionality of their teeth. Straight, aligned teeth do tend to "work" better than those that aren't. Biting, chewing, and even breathing and speaking can be affected by the layout of your teeth. If your wonky teeth are adversely affecting any of the above listed tasks, you will probably want to consider getting braces. Chew your food better, play a wind instrument better, and speak even more clearly with ideally aligned teeth.
Similarly related to functionality is health. First of all, misaligned teeth can cause jaw problems for many people. Especially overbites, underbites, and crossbites can lead to jaw pain, difficulty chewing, difficulty speaking, and even difficulty breathing at night. If you suffer from any of these health issues, consult your Draper dentist to see if your teeth could be the culprit. From there, you can decide whether or not to get braces.
I sat deep in thought. Good oral hygiene on a daily basis. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash, right foods... We'd all heard that before. But perhaps here, sitting beside me was the only man around who actually abided by the dentists' rules consistently.
As you consider whether or not you should get braces, also think about costs, timing, and choosing the right orthodontist. If it looks like you will be benefiting more than sacrificing by getting braces, go for it and enjoy your new, beautiful, functional, and healthy smile!
But over the years, the stigma behind braces has slowly dissipated. It's no longer so embarrassing to wear braces. Both adults and teens can rock the look with no damage done in the popularity polls. But do you really need braces? Here are a few things to consider.
Perhaps the most obvious reason for getting braces is aesthetic. We like nice, straight smiles. Gaps, crooked teeth, protruding teeth, twisted teeth, or crowded teeth are not our favorite. All these problems can be fixed with braces. But before you decided to slap on the metal for purely cosmetic reasons, consider a few things first. How bad are your teeth really? Are you the only one who notices the small gap or the slightly misaligned teeth?
Does the problem really bother you every single day? Do you feel self-conscious enough about your teeth that it affects your daily happiness/comfort? Braces can be expensive and painful. Don't just get them on a whim to fix a small problem that nobody notices anyway. Take time to consider how you really feel about it and weigh the benefits versus cost.
Another reason people get braces is to improve the functionality of their teeth. Straight, aligned teeth do tend to "work" better than those that aren't. Biting, chewing, and even breathing and speaking can be affected by the layout of your teeth. If your wonky teeth are adversely affecting any of the above listed tasks, you will probably want to consider getting braces. Chew your food better, play a wind instrument better, and speak even more clearly with ideally aligned teeth.
Similarly related to functionality is health. First of all, misaligned teeth can cause jaw problems for many people. Especially overbites, underbites, and crossbites can lead to jaw pain, difficulty chewing, difficulty speaking, and even difficulty breathing at night. If you suffer from any of these health issues, consult your Draper dentist to see if your teeth could be the culprit. From there, you can decide whether or not to get braces.
I sat deep in thought. Good oral hygiene on a daily basis. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash, right foods... We'd all heard that before. But perhaps here, sitting beside me was the only man around who actually abided by the dentists' rules consistently.
As you consider whether or not you should get braces, also think about costs, timing, and choosing the right orthodontist. If it looks like you will be benefiting more than sacrificing by getting braces, go for it and enjoy your new, beautiful, functional, and healthy smile!
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