Traditional Braces – Port Orange, FL
A Proven Solution to Dental Misalignments
Dental alignment issues like gaps, crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can lead to a host of uncomfortable oral and overall health problems. Fortunately, traditional braces from our office in Port Orange can be a fantastic way to straighten out your teeth so you can enjoy the benefits of having a well-aligned smile. Here’s a quick look at how braces work, but please contact the team at Water’s Edge Dental if you would like to know more.
Why Choose Water’s Edge Dental for Traditional Braces?
- Address Mild to Severe Dental Misalignments
- Prevent a Range of Destructive Oral Health Problems
- Flexible Financing Options Available
How Do Traditional Braces Work?
Dental misalignments can cause a variety of frustrating health problems like:
- Dental infections
- Tooth injuries
- Uneven enamel erosion
- Gum recession
- Hygiene difficulties
- Problems speaking and chewing
- Tooth loss
Traditional braces address misalignments by providing consistent pressure through archwires attached to metal brackets cemented to the patient’s teeth. This system exerts the gradual force necessary to slowly shift the teeth into healthier positions, which can close gaps, even out the dental arches, and make it easier for the patient to use their smile normally. Orthodontic treatment usually requires patients to see their oral care provider every six to eight weeks for adjustments, and the process can usually be completed in twelve to twenty-four months. However, the treatment may take longer to address severe misalignments.
What Orthodontic Issues Can Braces Fix?
The first step to receiving braces is to schedule a consultation at our office in Port Orange so Dr. Rolfes can evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to address your problem. He may recommend orthodontic treatment to address issues like:
Bite Misalignment
Dental misalignments like overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can lead to a host of unpleasant problems like uneven enamel wear, teeth grinding, and TMJ problems. Braces can address these issues by bringing the teeth into a healthier and more functional alignment.
Crowded & Crooked Teeth
Teeth that are too close together are harder to clean, and those that are positioned at improper angles may be more likely to be injured. Braces can spread the teeth out so they can sit flush next to one another and support each other during the chewing process.
Gapped Teeth
While large gaps can leave the gums exposed to injury and plaque accumulations, some patients may find small spaces in their smile to be unsightly. In either case, braces can shift the teeth closer together so the patient can present a more pleasing grin.
Caring for Your Braces
While wearing traditional braces, you will need to adhere to a detailed set of treatment instructions to make sure your realignment process stays on schedule. This will include brushing, flossing, and using specialized hygiene tools to clean between and around your brackets and wires, and you’ll have to avoid crunchy, sticky, sugary, and acidic foods and beverages during treatment. You’ll also need to keep up with regular appointments at your oral care provider’s office.