Orthodontic braces are incredibly common, with many children getting traditional braces between the ages of 13 and 17. Ideally, children should start seeing an orthodontist as soon as their adult teeth come in. Orthodontic braces treat issues such as a misaligned bite—an overbite or an underbite—as well as straighten and even out the spacing of teeth. While children are still young, their bite is more malleable and easy to correct as the jaw and teeth are still developing. However, for those who missed out on braces as a kid, there are still lots of options for adult orthodontia. There are…
We’re all familiar with braces, with many people getting them during adolescence, as well as many older people taking advantage of new orthodontic technology and using fast braces to correct their bite. Braces are used to correct teeth that are overcrowded or otherwise misaligned. They are also used to correct a patient’s bite, in cases of an overbite or an underbite. Not only do braces improve the appearance of your smile, they also improve the function of teeth, and make the teeth easier to keep clean. Comprehensive Orthodontics There are a couple of options for braces offered by Dr. David…