INSURANCE BENEFITS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. IF YOU DON’T USE IT, YOU LOSE IT! 
While it’s true that many patients focus on the aesthetic advantages of orthodontic care, many don’t realize that these services can also help you avoid future dental issues, feel better about yourself, and even have better overall oral health. Whatever your reason for aligning your teeth, our team at Livonia Family Smiles is here to help!
More Than A Beautiful Smile: Additional Reasons To Consider Orthodontic Care
Improved Function: A misaligned bite can make it difficult to chew and speak and can even lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and jaw pain. Orthodontic care can treat these issues while improving your overall quality of life!
Improved Oral Health: Because misaligned teeth can be more challenging to clean, they are more susceptible to gum disease, tooth decay, and tartar buildup. By straightening teeth and making oral hygiene easier to perform, orthodontic treatment can significantly reduce your chances of developing a number of dental problems.
Ages That Can Benefit From Orthodontic Treatment
From kids to seniors, a wide variety of patients can benefit from tailored orthodontic care!
Children: By the time they reach age seven, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that kids have their first orthodontic evaluation. This helps ensure that potential issues can be identified and if action is required, that they can receive the care they need early on.
Teens: The teen years are often the ideal age range to address alignment issues since most permanent teeth have erupted by this time. Teens can benefit greatly from clear aligners or clear or traditional braces, which can be customized to suit their unique preferences and lifestyles while addressing a number of orthodontic issues.
Adults: Adults looking to improve and correct orthodontic problems can benefit from clear aligners, clear or traditional braces, and more. Studies show that adults who receive orthodontic treatment not only experience a boost to their self-esteem and confidence (both personally and professionally), but they also help protect, strengthen, and optimize their oral health in the short and long term.
Additional Perks Of Orthodontic Care
Your systemic wellness can also be improved by aligning your smile. Here’s how:
Enhanced Digestion: Misaligned teeth can make chewing, the initial stage of digestion, problematic, which can result in larger food particles entering the digestive system that can be difficult to break
down. Aligning your smile helps ensure that you can chew and digest your food effectively, which ultimately benefits your overall health.
Lowered Risk of Dental Damage: Misaligned teeth and improper bites can be more prone to injury. By aligning your smile, you can lower your chance of chips, fractures, and other traumas.
Orthodontic care is an investment in you! Correcting alignment issues can help boost your oral health, function, and confidence. Are you interested in learning more? Contact us at Livonia Family Smiles today!