10 Signs You May Need Braces

10 Signs You May Need Braces

There are a number of reasons why people need braces. Some of those reasons are obvious whereas others aren’t. People have been using metal braces for a long time in order to straighten their crooked teeth. However, a crooked smile may cause other issues such as difficulty when brushing and flossing or any needed dental work.

Review the following 10 issues to determine if any align of with issues of your smile. It’s quite possible that you need to schedule an appointment with an orthodontist, so read ahead to keep yourself informed.

Top teeth overlap bottom teeth

A slight overbite when our upper teeth overlap our lower teeth is perfectly normal – we should all have it. However, if you don’t see much of your lower teeth when you bite down, you have too much of an overbite. It’s important to address this issue in order to avoid premature tooth wear.

Bottom teeth overlap top teeth

Apart from overbite, there is also an underbite. An underbite is when your lower teeth overlap your upper teeth. {Continue Reading}

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