Why to treat

Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems. Teeth that work better also tend to look better. An attractive smile is a pleasant “side effect” of orthodontic treatment.

A person's self-esteem often improves as orthodontic treatment brings teeth, lips and face into proportion. In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success, as well as improve a person’s general attitude toward life.

Selecting an orthodontist is a very important issue. High qualified orthodontist have at least two years of post-doctoral, advanced specialty training in orthodontics in a university-based program . Specialty education includes the study of subjects in biomedical, behavioral and basic sciences; oral biology; and biomechanics.