Why Fix Crooked Teeth?
Not only are your crooked teeth making you feel self-conscious about smiling, they could also be contributing to other oral problems you are experiencing. Crooked teeth can:
Make chewing correctly difficult.
Put a strain on the jaw as it can't rest in place without an overbite occurring.
Make it harder to fully clean your teeth, which may lead …show more content…
Each time the wires were tightened, the teeth would slowly move to their new position. With short-term braces, a low-force method is used to move the teeth.
The low-force method allows the teeth to move continuously into their new position, rather than moving under heavy pressure when the are tightened and then sitting until the next time the dentist tightens the wire.
Can Short-Term Braces Fix All Teeth Problems?
Short-term braces are great for straightening crooked teeth, but they will not fix dental problems such as overbites. However, after you have completed your short-term brace period and the wedding is over, you can discuss longer-term options with your dentist since you are already down the path to achieving completely brilliant teeth.
Your dentist can discuss options for shifting your jaw slightly until the overbite is eliminated.
Don't be the person hiding at the back of the group when the wedding photos are being done because you don't want anybody to see your crooked teeth. Instead, make an appointment to see your dentist now and see what short-term braces options are available to you. You would be amazed at what changes can be achieved in as little as two