Straight Teeth For Young Smiles And Not-So-Young Smiles in Charlotte

Can't afford braces?Few dental advancements are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of the past had many drawbacks. It generally involved a whole orthodontic toolkit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it wasn’t easy. At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Chris Bowman, we specialize in more comfortable orthodontics.

Some orthodontic patients found their conventional braces uncomfortable, bulky, and downright ugly. They also provided many hidden nooks and crannies for bacteria to quietly drill into your enamel.

If you are too young to remember old-school braces, you can’t truly appreciate the cutting-edge ceramic braces, clear braces, and Invisalign aligners available today. Even standard metal braces are now smaller, less conspicuous, and more comfortable.

The advancements in orthodontic treatments and reduced treatment times is one reason many adults have chosen to have their teeth corrected if they were unable as a teen.

Does that mean you don’t need to have your child seen by an orthodontist if you suspect tooth alignment problems? Not! If facial attractiveness and increased self-esteem are not vital reasons to straighten your child’s crooked teeth, consider the fact that crooked teeth and bite misalignment can impact speech development and make it hard for your child to eat a healthy diet. Crowded teeth also make proper brushing challenging, increasing the risk of cavities.

The American Association of Orthodontics counsels parents to have their youngsters evaluated by an orthodontist when they are young. It is critical to identify problems with teeth and jaw development early. Your orthodontist or pediatric dentist will know the proper age to begin treatment if necessary.

CONTACT ADVANCED DENTISTRY OF CHARLOTTE – DR. CHRISTOPHER A. BOWMAN:

704-337-8070

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

1618 E Morehead St Ste 100
Charlotte, North Carolina
28207