Orthodontics
Smile Makeover Professional
Ottawa, Ontario
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that diagnoses, prevents and treats dental and facial irregularities. Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak, and straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent health problems, also. We all know that teeth that are straight and work well also look better than teeth that are not straight.
Straight teeth are much less prone to tooth decay, gum disease and injury than crooked teeth, and straight teeth collect less plaque. Plague is a colorless, sticky film composed of bacteria, food and saliva that collect on your teeth. Decay results when the bacteria in plaque feed on carbohydrates we eat or drink to produce acids that cause cavities. When teeth are properly aligned by an orthodontic professional, these risks decline.
When teeth are properly aligned, it is much easier to keep them clean. Injuries to teeth that are protruding are much more likely to occur; when repositioned and aligned with other teeth, these teeth are most probably going to be at a decreased risk of fracture.
Orthodontic problems can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints, sometimes leading to chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck. Treatment by an orthodontics professional to correct a problem early may be less costly than the restorative dental care required to treat more serious problems that can develop years later.
Dr. Camellato has undergone many hours of orthodontic training, and performs orthodontic procedures on patients of all ages. If you would like to learn more about how orthodontics can straighten your smile and improve the overall health of your mouth, please contact Conroy Dental Center today to schedule your initial consultation.