Orthodontist
in Ellenbrook

With the help of your orthodontist, orthodontic treatments can provide you with life-enhancing benefits:

Enhanced Oral Health: Food becoming trapped between misaligned teeth is less of an issue when teeth are properly aligned. Other problems, like cavities and plaque, can be caused by the accumulation of food particles.

Misaligned teeth can also contribute to periodontal disease, a gum infection caused by an excess of bacteria. Orthodontic treatments can assist in alleviating these problems while also reducing the risk of future problems or illnesses.

Better Mouth Function: Orthodontic treatments can adequately align your jaws and bite, which will improve your ability to bite, chew, and speak effectively. This intricate system of jaw joints and muscles must correctly operate to act in harmony and comfort.

Increased Self-esteem: Many people are embarrassed by their smiles. A smile you can be proud of is one of the obvious benefits of orthodontic treatment. Those who are happy with their smiles are more confident in themselves and how they interact with others. Orthodontic treatments can make you feel more confident in your smile, resulting in a significant increase in self-esteem. A happy smile and healthy teeth are critical to our physical and emotional health, as well as our confidence.

Dentists specialise in oral health. They typically get a pre-dentistry or pre-medical degree in college before enrolling in a graduate school of dentistry. Before getting qualified, dentists, like other doctors, must undergo significant training in their field. Dentists are specially trained to diagnose and resolve issues with your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth. Dentists specialise in dental procedures that help you take care of your overall oral health. Among these treatments are cavity fillings, crowns, implants, and treatment for gum disease.

Orthodontists are also oral health professionals. While orthodontists are also trained to identify and treat problems with your teeth, gums, and mouth, they’re technically a type of dentist who specialises in the alignment of teeth and jaw. They are primarily concerned with ensuring that your teeth and jaw are properly aligned. Orthodontists specialise in orthodontic procedures that straighten crooked teeth and misaligned teeth and treat jaw problems. Metal braces and clear aligners are two common orthodontic treatments.

A child’s teeth and jaws must be appropriately aligned to have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. We recommend that your child visit an orthodontist for interceptive treatment by the age of seven. Your child will have enough permanent teeth by then for an orthodontist to determine whether or not they have an orthodontic problem. Also, as soon as you see signs of an orthodontic condition, like early or late loss of baby teeth or sucking the thumb or fingers, we recommend taking your child to an orthodontist.

In addition, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, it might be time for an appointment schedule with an orthodontist:

• Biting and chewing difficulties
• Breathing through the mouth
• Shifting, protruding, or receding jaws
• Misplaced or crowded teeth
• Difficulty speaking
• Crooked teeth
• Tooth protrusion
• Biting the inside of the cheek or the roof of the mouth
• An abnormal or misaligned bite
• Facial irregularities
• Clenching or grinding of the teeth
• Trouble closing the lips