We all know how important it is to have a healthy and strong smile. It is an essential part of vital habits such as eating, speaking or even breathing. But when there are discomforts or difficulties in some of these vital acts, there may be other problems in people, beyond facial aesthetics. Some of these include teeth that have not fully developed, overgrown teeth that have developed malposition, or tooth wear. For example, there are cases of dental malposition that can cause difficulties in maintaining dental hygiene, favoring the appearance of caries.
There is also a need for orthodontics as a preliminary to other restorative treatment – such as dental veneers or implants – to align teeth. It is true that the problems covered by orthodontics are usually contemplated more in children, since early treatment makes it possible to correct problems in time and ensure that children grow up with a harmonious smile, guaranteeing aligned teeth in adulthood. Esthetics is the most frequent reason why an adult goes for orthodontic treatment.
Adults believe that orthodontics is necessary when their dental position does not correspond to that of a harmonious smile. However, it may happen that, beyond esthetics, there are other problems with your teeth that could affect your overall well-being, such as malocclusions, which were unknown, but should be corrected. However, the best person to tell us when orthodontic treatment is necessary is always a professional orthodontist. It is advisable to have an orthodontist with extensive experience in dentistry, and who has the latest technology to achieve optimal treatment.