
Things You Need to Know About Braces Before Getting Them
Getting braces can be painful. The hardware rubs against the inside of your mouth and can cause mouth sores. This is temporary, and over-the-counter pain relievers can help. Crooked teeth and ancillary issues like overbites and underbites can lead to speech problems and excessive wear on the teeth's surfaces, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Braces correct these problems and improve long-term oral health. What is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that corrects malocclusions, which include crooked teeth and over or underbite. Orthodontics uses fixed or removable appliances to help improve the aesthetics, function, and health of your teeth and jaw. Orthodontics is typically performed by an orthodontist, who has received specialized training in the anatomy and development of the teeth, jaw, and face. While many people…