Thinking about braces, but not sure if you’re going to be happy with the results? So many orthodontic patients go through the same mental struggle. When you’re facing years in braces, it’s hard to look down the line and imagine what life will be like once your straightening is complete. This is largely because you’ve never experienced your life with a straight smile in place.
Once you’ve finished braces, we’re confident that you’ll find the process was worth it. If you’re uncertain about moving forward with straightening, read on for a discussion of what your orthodontic treatment will one day make possible. If you’re still unsure about braces, schedule a consultation to speak with Dr. Thomas about your own orthodontic needs.
Reasons for Orthodontic Treatment
We all have our own reasons for choosing braces. Your own will be unique, but they will likely fit into the following general categories:
- Aesthetic – Crooked teeth have no place in a smile. They make you feel less confident, and lead you to cover your laughter. When you’re not proud of your teeth, you can even come off as an unfriendly or shy person. Getting braces allows you to fix the dental problems that are holding you back. Once your smile is straight, you’ll feel ready for anything.
- Preventive – Your teeth don’t always behave the way you would like them to. In some cases, straightening your teeth will prevent serious dental problems down the line.
- Oral health – Your bite is crucial to so many daily activities, as well as your overall appearance. When it’s not properly aligned, you’ll experience discomfort and difficulty of use. If your teeth are crowded or crooked, they also offer up opportunities for decay to take hold, and other problems to affect their oral health. Straightening your teeth and aligning your bite not only prevents these issues, it keeps you from developing something more serious like a TMJ disorder.
Short and Long Term Changes That Stem from Braces
Immediately after braces, you’ll be in possession of a straight, beautiful smile. This is a big confidence and happiness boost in itself. But, as the years go on, you’ll see even bigger advantages stemming from your orthodontic treatment. Maintaining a proper occlusion (bite) will keep you from experiencing jaw damage, and help your speaking, biting, and chewing stay comfortable and simple to perform. Braces may also prevent serious issues like tooth loss or tooth impaction. In general, straightening helps your teeth perform as they should – for as long as possible.
Hinsdale Orthodontics: Investment vs. Reward
Braces seem like a significant investment – and at the time of treatment, they are. But when you consider the lifelong benefits that stem from treatment, they become something of a steal.
Sure, you’ll spend some time in orthodontia – but those few years are miniscule when compared to the following years of life, during which you enjoy all the advantages of straight teeth. If you’re particularly concerned about the orthodontic process, Thomas Orthodontics also offers discrete alternative treatments like ceramic brackets and clear aligner trays. We’ll do whatever we can during your treatment to see it completed as quickly as possible, and provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to clean and care for your braces.
If you’re dreading the orthodontic process, try to look at it on a larger scale. A certain number of months in brackets and wires is going to result in a lifetime of improved confidence, appearance, health, and comfort. We think that’s the kind of investment that you won’t regret.
If you’re ready to learn more about braces and your life, simply get in touch.
