At Merna Tajaddod Orthodontics in Palo Alto, CA, we provide braces for children and teenagers. Although the ideal age for braces is between 9 and 14, we also offer adult braces because you’re never too old to benefit from straightening your teeth.
Braces are dental tools used to correct problems with teeth, including crowding and misalignment. As you wear braces, they straighten and align your teeth to give you a normal bite.
There are many types of braces, including the following:
The type of braces that will work best for each person depends on their dental concern, the age of the person, the budget, and other factors. Braces can be made specifically for children, teens, or adults.
Aside from giving you the unblemished smile you want, braces offer numerous other benefits.
Braces can help promote oral health. Crooked teeth make it easy for food to get stuck in crevices that you have trouble reaching with a toothbrush or while flossing. These particles of food attract bacteria that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
Braces can also promote better digestion. They help fix gaps between teeth, making chewing more efficient. When you break food up into smaller pieces, you can digest it more easily.
They can also improve speech. The way your tongue moves against your teeth can have an impact on the way you speak, so having crooked or uneven teeth can be a problem. Braces can help resolve this issue.
