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Why Orthodontic Treatment Necessary

At East Gate Orthodontic, we strive to provide you with a complete dental care so you can get the beautiful smile that you always wanted.

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Why Orthodontic Treatment Necessary

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  1. Improve your smile with Orthodontic Treatment

  2. When is the best time for Ortho? • When patients are 6 to 7 years old, to make room for the permanent teeth to erupt properly • At age 12 (or when permanent teeth have erupted) a second round of braces are applied to straighten teeth and correct bite.

  3. Losing Baby Tooth • Baby tooth is lost too early, the space needs to be held open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt.

  4. Why does overbite need corrected? • An incorrect bite can have long-term effects including: • Difficulty swallowing • Impaired chewing • Speech defects • Interference with normal growth and development of jaws

  5. Orthodontics maintenance techniques Brushing Special orthodontic toothbrushes may be useful. Patients need to brush both above and below the brackets, paying special attention to the space between the gumline and the brackets. • Flossing • Flossing around braces is time consuming. Superfloss or floss threaders are used to floss beneath the wires.

  6. Orthodontic Check-ups • Regular dental check-ups are important for maintaining good oral hygiene and health. By going for regular check-ups, your dentist will be able to help you detect any dental problems ahead of time. We recommend you get a check-up every six months. http://www.eastgateorthodontics.com/early-prevention

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