AAO Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas, TX

Reasons to See an Orthodontist

Everyone knows that they have to make regular trips to the dentist, but you may require special trips to the orthodontist if you have serious dental problems. An orthodontist is a dental specialist that deals with crooked teeth and misaligned bites. While most people know to see an orthodontist when they are looking to get braces, there are several other reasons you may need to schedule an appointment with the orthodontist.

Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease and tooth decay can be caused by crooked teeth. It can be tough to properly clean your gums and teeth with a toothbrush if the teeth are too crooked. Your gums and teeth will slowly start to decay if they are not properly cleaned every day. Visiting an orthodontist to fix the crooked teeth should make it much easier to clean your mouth. Properly cleaning your teeth and gums after fixing your misaligned teeth will gradually cure your gum disease.

Fix a Speech Problem

If you have a serious dental problem, then you can start to develop a speech impediment. The most common speech problem caused by serious dental issues is a lisp. Having an orthodontist fix it is could be the only way to correct your speech.

Remove Any Bad Habits

There are several extremely bad habits that you may have developed over time that are slowly ruining your teeth including thumb sucking, teeth grinding, clinching your jaw and tongue thrusting. Since orthodontists regularly see these bad habits in their patients, they have developed proven methods to remove the habit. Even if you have not developed serious dental problems from your bad habit, you should visit an orthodontist to make sure it does not cause any issues in the near future.

Obtain the Perfect Smile

The primary reason people visit an orthodontist is to get the smile of their dreams. If you do not like any aspect of your smile, then an orthodontist will be able to come up with a treatment program to deliver your desired smile. Crowded, misaligned or gaped teeth can all be fixed with the right treatment. There is no reason to feel bad about yourself because of your smile when you can easily fix the problem with a trip to the orthodontist. Contact Ragan Orthodontics today to schedule your appointment.