Braces Improve the Health of Your Smile

Find out how orthodontic treatment can actually benefit your oral health. 

While you certainly know that braces result in beautifully straight and perfect smiles, you may not realize that getting braces can actually improve the long-term health of your smile. There are a lot of problems that can befall someone who has a bad bite or misaligned smile. Luckily, our Fairfax, VA, orthodontists Dr. Nadia Sina and Dr. Hilda Oweisy can provide you with a wide range of orthodontic options. Here are just some of the top health benefits of getting braces,

Reduce Your Risk for Decay or Gum Disease 

Crooked, misaligned teeth can certainly make it a whole lot harder to thoroughly brush your teeth each and every day. Plus, misaligned smiles can also provide more hidden areas for plaque to buildup. If you don’t remove plaque in time it can harden into tartar, which homes brushing and flossing can’t remove (only a dentist can). This problem can increase your risk of developing cavities and gum disease.

Luckily, our Fairfax, VA, orthodontists can provide you with the perfect orthodontic system to meet your needs and to give you an easier-to-clean smile. This means less risk for cavities and gum disease throughout your lifetime.

Prevent or Improve Speech Issues 

We often like to tackle dental issues in children as early as possible to prevent long-term problems. In fact, a bad bite or crooked smile could cause speech impediments or delays in your child. That’s why most children should visit an orthodontist by the age of 7 for a proper orthodontic evaluation. Of course, if you are dealing with a lisp or other problems and a dentist has told you that a malocclusion such as an overbite or underbite is to blame, then it’s time to talk to an orthodontist about getting braces to improve your speech.

Improve Your Digestion 

That’s right! Getting braces could also provide you with a happier tummy. For one, you’re able to chew food much easier, which results in smaller bits of food that are easier for your stomach to digest. Those with bite problems may also avoid certain foods because they are harder to properly chew, which can result in nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, by straightening our smile with braces we can make mealtimes easier and ensure that you get the vitamins and nutrients you need for a healthy body.

If you’re looking for an orthodontist that provides braces to patients living in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, or Springfield, VA, Dr. Sina, and Dr. Oweisy would be happy to answer your questions regarding the right type of braces for your needs.

To schedule an evaluation for you or your child, call My Braces Doctor at (703) 877-0990.