There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations had many drawbacks. It typically involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it wasn’t pretty.
Some orthodontic patients found their old-school braces uncomfortable, bulky, and downright ugly. They also created many hidden nooks and crannies for bacteria to quietly drill into your enamel.
If you are too young to remember old-school braces, you can’t truly appreciate the state-of-the-art ceramic braces, clear braces, and Invisalign aligners available today. Even traditional metal braces are now smaller, less noticeable, and more comfortable.
The advancements in Palm Harbor orthodontic treatments and minimized treatment times is one reason many Trinity adults have chosen to have their teeth aligned if they were unable as a teenager.
Does that mean you don’t need to have your child seen by your Palm Harbor orthodontist if you suspect tooth alignment problems? Absolutely not! If facial attractiveness and increased self-esteem are not critical reasons to straighten your child’s crooked teeth, consider the fact that crooked teeth and bite misalignment can affect speech development and make it hard for your child to eat a healthy diet. Crowded teeth also make proper brushing challenging, increasing the risk of dental caries.
The American Association of Orthodontics advises parents to have their children evaluated by an orthodontist when they are young. It is vital to identify troubles with teeth and jaw development early. Your orthodontist or pediatric dentist will know the proper age to begin treatment if necessary.
We provide many cosmetic dental procedures at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor. Did you know that porcelain veneers can solve some less-extreme tooth alignment issues? If your teeth are fairly straight but your smile is compromised by a couple of damaged or chipped teeth, reasonably-priced porcelain veneers may be your one-visit solution.
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727-376-3763
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4140 Woodlands Pkwy Ste A
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
727-789-1980
1641 Davenport Dr.
Trinity, FL 34655
727-376-3763
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