Orthodontics Near Me in Riverside & Chino

Orthodontics Near Me

Orthodontics refers to a special branch of dentistry that encompasses
teeth straightening treatments.

Orthodontic treatments are mostly used to improve the appearance and
alignment of crooked, protruding, or crowded teeth and to correct
problems with the bite of the teeth.

Orthodontists are specially trained dentists who perform teeth
straightening procedures.

Who can benefit from orthodontics?

Both children and adults can benefit from orthodontics. The American
Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child should first
visit an orthodontist at age 7. At this age, they don’t require
treatment but it is the best time for an evaluation. In children,
orthodontic treatments start at age 12.

For adults, any age is a good age to straighten your smile if you
have crooked teeth!

What are the benefits of orthodontics?

The benefits of orthodontics can include:

• Improved smile and appearance in general

• Improved confidence

• Improved functioning of your teeth including in biting and
  chewing

• Improved speech and pronunciation

• Improved dental hygiene

• Reduced risk of gum and mouth injuries

Some of the dental problems that may be corrected by orthodontics
include:

• Crooked teeth – teeth that are either more
  tilted inward or outward than normal.

• Crowded teeth – teeth that are clogged because
  of limited jaw space.

• An open bite – is a type of misalignment, which
  means the teeth leave a gap when the jaws are closed.

• Deep overbite – is a type of misalignment in
  which the upper front teeth almost completely overlap the lower front
  teeth.

• Crossbite – is a type of misalignment in which
  the ends of the upper and lower teeth don’t come together. Instead, they
  cross.

• Gapped teeth – teeth that have unnatural spaces
  in between.

Orthodontics will give you:

• A better smile

• Healthy teeth, gums, and mouth

• Overall wellbeing

Call us to find orthodontic services.