Many San Diego children and adults have chosen orthodontia to straighten crooked teeth.
5 ways crooked teeth can affect a child
When children have crooked teeth it can cause:
- Impaired speech development
- Difficulty eating a healthy diet
- Digestive problems
- Difficulty keeping teeth clean
- Lower self-esteem
8 ways crooked teeth can affect an adult
Adults with crooked teeth may experience the following:
- Lack of confidence in professional situations
- Lack of confidence in personal relationships
- Gum recession
- Difficulty chewing
- Difficulty keeping teeth clean
- Jaw strain
- Excessive wear on tooth enamel
- Headaches
Fortunately, there are orthodontic options for little ones and adults.
What type of braces are available?
- Self-ligating
- Invisalign
- In-Ovation–Mini-metal and Clear
We willl help you choose the best kind for you.
How do braces work?
Braces exert force on the teeth to slowly move them. As they move, new bone develops to anchor your teeth in their new, correct locations.
Self-ligating braces
Traditional braces have brackets and an archwire. The brackets are mounted to the teeth. The archwire is attached to the brackets. The archwire is shaped for your bite. With self-ligating braces, the archwire is connected to the brackets with a spring clip. This replaces the plastic color band necessary with old-school metal braces.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses clear aligners instead of metal or ceramic brackets. With Invisalign treatment, you switch aligners every couple of weeks as your teeth shift into place.
Dr. Ortega will create a customized treatment plan for your smile and lifestyle. Modern braces align teeth faster and with minimal soreness.
If you would like to discuss teeth-straightening options, I invite you to schedule an orthodontic dental consultation by calling 619-295-4545.
Contact Marcos Ortega DDS:
619-295-4545
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
306 Walnut Ave Ste 25
San Diego, California
92103