When asked about benefits of braces from orthodontists, they provide an explanation that braces can help properly align and correct an individual’s bite, the way the teeth in the upper and lower jaw fit together, so that the teeth don’t excessively thin out. In an ideal bite usually 10-20% of teeth overlap each other. The teeth present in the front part of the upper jaw are supposed to slightly touch the teeth present in the lower jaw. It’s necessary that the peaks and grooves of the rear teeth align together pretty well. Teeth which are not aligned properly could be the result of overpopulated teeth, crooked teeth, crossbite, overbite, underbite or even open bite.

So far the proper age for getting braces is concerned; there is particularly no age for opting for dental braces. Sometimes there are kids who require braces much before their permanent teeth set in. In instances when children develop underbites and crossbites, it’s essential that such issues are addressed as soon as possible.

A crossbite is known to cause misaligned growth of the jaw. When a child is young, his/her palate hasn’t totally joined all the way and there’s a chance to correct his bite by enlarging the roof of the mouth with an orthodontic technique. So it’s necessary that cases who require orthodontic care in the formative years are administered the appropriate treatment lest it gets too late.

There are also a few cases in which even after providing relevant treatment for correcting mouth formation, braces are still required by an individual to maintain the position of teeth in an aligned order.

Well then there are about 15-20% adults in the world who require braces to realign their teeth. Many adults who require braces are those individuals who were earlier advised to wear braces but gave up their habit of wearing their retainers’ mid-way and hence required them again. And then there are those adults who never required braces in their childhood but now need to opt for them because the structure of their bite changed due to their old age.

Teeth’s movement is also a result of aging. As we get older, our lower incisors bunch up causing teeth to misalign because our bite tends to get deeper.

There are also cases in adults who never received the proper treatment because their parents ignored the condition as trivial and thus braces became an essential for their present condition.

Sometimes people require braces simply due to the fact that their teeth are really crooked and overpopulated which doesn’t enable them to clean their teeth.

When we asked a patient what he thought about braces he said,�? I was a bit scared initially because the dentist gave me only two options: either to get the teeth fixed with braces or get the teeth removed since my gums were deteriorating and there was no way to save either my teeth or gums. And with a heavy heart I took the decision to go with braces and that has made all the difference in my life. My gums improved and so did the alignment of my teeth. It’s any day much better than getting the teeth removed completely and going for dentures. I recommend that people who are dealing with issues of crooked teeth and overpopulated teeth make it point to get braces rather than getting them completely removed since it’s a wiser decision that will definitely benefit your teeth and overall health in the long run.�?

Obtaining braces also can help individuals achieve better confidence and self esteem. Mostly people who possess disfigured teeth do not wish to smile because they feel embarrassed when suddenly people stare at their disfigured teeth. Braces thus become an essential instrument to overcome this obstacle which is bound to cause inferiority complex if not dealt at an earlier stage.