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Brace Yourself with Braces for a Straight, Healthy Smile

BRACE YOURSELF WITH BRACES FOR A STRAIGHT, HEALTHY SMILE! EARLY TREATMENT According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should get an orthodontic checkup by age seven. EARLY TREATMENT MAY HELP WITH: Proper jaw growth A checkup may reveal problems with jaw growth or emerging adult teeth not visible to the naked eye. Improving bad oral health habits Improving appearance Protecting front teeth that stick out Positioning permanent teeth better Early treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing. Even if your child's teeth Results may be better at look straight, there could an early age before the still be an internal issue. face and jaw finish growing. 4 MILLION NUMBER OF PEOPLE in North America under age 18 who have braces 45% 75% 4/5 PEOPLE who wear braces are of children need braces of children could be helped by braces to straighten teeth and improve face shape. under the age of 18. to fix problems like a misaligned bite. BENEFITS OF BRACES Braces fix bad bites, crowded teeth, crooked teeth, and jaw misalignment. BRACES MAY IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM 37% 78% 36% of Americans say a of Americans say they of Americans believe person's smile is the associate crooked teeth a better smile would first thing they notice. with unsuccessful people. improve their social life. AN ABNORMAL BITE CAN LEAD TO MORE SERIOUS DENTAL PROBLEMS: X Gum disease X Tooth loss Difficulty speaking Uneven and or chewing accelerated wear of tooth enamel X Tooth decay X Jaw problems GOOD ORAL HEALTH HAS BENEFITS FOR WHOLE-BODY HEALTH: Researchers have found People with diabetes have A misaligned jaw may cause chronic migraines. evidence linking gum an increased risk of gum disease and cavities to disease and infection. heart disease. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO WEAR BRACES 20% Improving oral health is important during all stages of life. of braces wearers are Advanced braces options adults over age 18. are more discreet than ever before. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY WHITE PLAINS ORTHO DONTIC S Dr. Jeffrey J. Kim www.dentalcarenyblog.com Sources: Illp://www.ylifeysmilu.ury/wliule-lbudy-liHalll/ http://www.mylifemysmile.org/sites/default/files/AAO%20Survey%20lnfographic for%20Web.jpg http://www.mylifemysmile.org/sites/default/files/The%20Right%20Time%20for%20an%200ffh odontic%20Check-up%20Flier%2ÓMLMS%20Jan%2013.pdf http://www.mouthhealthy.org/az-topics/b/braces.aspx http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/oral-care/kids/does-your-child-need-braces.htm http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-10-15-braces x.htm http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/straight-talk-about-braces-for-adults

Brace Yourself with Braces for a Straight, Healthy Smile

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Not only does wearing braces improve the aesthetic appearance of a patient’s teeth, but it can also help him protect the health of his entire body! Learn how wearing braces can reduce the risk of gu...

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