In most people, the space available for the front teeth decreases with increasing age. Heredity is the main cause although local factors such as finger sucking , high cavity rate, gum disease, trauma and premature loss of baby teeth can also contribute to a bad bite. Poorly arranged teeth can break easily and can trap food particles that cause tooth decay and gum disease. They can also lead to poor chewing and digestion which can be bad for your overall health. Finally, poorly arranged teeth detract from your smile which is one of the more important features of your face.
Braces use steady, gentle pressure over time to move teeth into their proper positions.
They don't look like they're doing much just sitting there. Something good for you. The brackets we place on your teeth and the main archwire that connects them, are the two main components. The bracket is a piece of specially shaped metal or ceramic that we affix to each tooth. The wire threads through the brackets and, as the wire tries to return to its original shape, it applies pressure to actually move your teeth.