Why should I have my teeth straightened ?

1. Occlusion is our term for how the teeth meet, or the bite. The most important reason for proper occlusion is dental health. When teeth are corrected aligned, decay is much less likely. Crowded, overlapping teeth are food traps, extremely difficult to brush and floss properly not so decay is invited. Upper teeth will continue to shift, perhaps downward, or outward, later in life this situation usually leads to gum disease, and can lead to early loss of teeth in adults.
2. Digestive disturbances often result from the patients inability to chew his food properly, due to his lack of a proper bite or sufficient occlusion. This situation thus affects the entire body and general health.
3. In some type of cases, speech difficulties rasult from malocclusion. This is often true in the child who is a mouth breather or one who has a thumb sucking habit. Especially constructed orthodontic appliances have proven to be highly successful in correcting many such cases.
4. A bad bite can also cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, difficulty in chewing and excess stress of the supporting bone and gum tissue.
5. Orthodontic treatment can and does, eliminate the possibility of embarrassment because of protruding and malpositioned teeth. As the appearance improves, self-confidence grows.