Youngsters whose playmates don't call them ugly names or make fun of them anymore. Parents who have decided to get braces themselves after they've witnessed the change in their children's smiles and attitudes. Or women and men who believe that opting for orthodontics means they won't have to think about dentures. But the change isn't always immediate, and isn't always recognized. A case in point are patients who seek out orthodontic treatment because their teeth don't meet properly.
Chewing can be so uncomfortable that they feel fatigued after meals.
And because the orthodontist's specialized training and expertise has helped to close up spaces between teeth or eliminate crowding, patients have found it's easier to keep them clean. They may find fewer problems with tartar buildup and improved health of the gums and bone supporting the teeth. But as has been the case with so many people, other benefits of braces have come as a very pleasant surprise. I really didn't want to talk because I was afraid of the way people would perceive my teeth. I have much more self-confidence.