Improving teeth alignment with orthodontics provides patients with many benefits, like improving their ability to properly clean their teeth, which protects them against common oral issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Orthodontics can also straighten the patient’s smile, improving its aesthetics.
Common teeth alignment issues include:
Overbites
Crossbites
Underbites
Overjets
Oral appliances, like braces and clear aligners, are often used to improve the alignment of teeth. Treatment times can be anywhere from 12 to 36 months, depending on the specific issues affecting the patient’s teeth and jaw.