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AT ANY AGE
Orthodontic treatment is associated with the use of braces to straighten misaligned teeth. Many treatment options are now available that allow treatment at almost any age. Orthodontics is often thought of as a teenage rite of passage, but, regardless of age, patients with crooked or crowded teeth or with overbite or underbite conditions, can benefit greatly from treatment.
HOW BRACES WORK
Orthodontic braces apply tension to slowly reposition teeth within the jawbone. After the initial application, the orthodontist adjusts the tension of the braces over a succession of office visits, spaced over a period from one and a half to three years. Oral appliances can also be used to expand or reshape the underlying jaw structure, especially in young children. Generally, the older a patient is, the more time will be required for successful therapy.
WHY BRACES?
Braces are applied for both practical and cosmetic reasons. In adults, orthodontic treatment can be required in preparation for the use of bridges or implants. New options like "lingual" braces (installed on the back of the teeth, out of view) and clear plastic braces can be less disruptive to the patient's appearance than traditional braces. Each patient's needs are different, and some patients may not be able to be treated successfully with one type or the other.
WHILE UNDERGOING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT:
- Carefully brush your teeth after eating to prevent an increased risk of tooth decay
- Avoid foods that can damage your braces, such as caramels, nuts, ice and candy.
- In general, stay away from all sticky, chewy or hard foods.
Blue Water Orthodontics
J. Thomas Truske, D.D.S. P.C.
3901 24th Avenue
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
810-984-1586
810-984-4789 Fax
90 North Morse Street
Sandusky, Michigan 48471
810-648-4200
810-648-3618 Fax
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