Having teeth that look a little out of place or strange in shape can make you self-conscious. The best time to have teeth reshaped is as a child, and a children's orthodontist can do it. If you want your teeth reshaped as an adult, a Waterdown orthodontist, Dr. Bart Iwasiuk, at Discover Orthodontics, provides this service for you.
Reshaping Your Teeth Improves Bite
The poor bite often relates to teeth that can't meet properly. Reshaping the teeth that make it difficult for top and bottom teeth to line up improves the bite and the mouth's ability to chew. Kids can adapt to the changes in their teeth and chewing habits more quickly than adults, but adults can enjoy this benefit as well.
A More Normal Smile Makes You Feel More Confident
People who feel uncomfortable about their teeth often smile with closed lips or don't smile at all. It often leads to awkward situations with others. If your teeth (or your child's teeth) are reshaped, you feel more confident and you are more likely to smile or laugh open-lipped. The awkwardness disappears.
Really Pointy Teeth Can Be Scary
If you have pointy teeth or friends have described your smile as scary, reshaping your teeth can make them more rounded and less scary. People respond differently to you because your teeth are rounded.
Shaping Teeth Gives Teeth More Room
If your child's teeth are crowded, a children's orthodontist will suggest reshaping and contouring the teeth to make room. With more room, the teeth can move slightly and not be as crowded. Additionally, the reshaped teeth allow your child's orthodontist to put braces in more easily.
Floss Easier
Sometimes it isn't easy to floss teeth that are too big, too close together, too crowded, or overlapping. Reshaping and contouring teeth makes it easier to floss teeth and improve gum health after the fact. Your overall oral health will improve and tartar buildup between teeth will decrease.
Book the First Appointment Today
Whether the appointment is for you or your child, you can and should book the initial appointment today. All types of insurance are accepted. If you need to pay to reshape your teeth as an adult, Discover Orthodontics, the Waterdown orthodontist clinic, offers several options to help you cover the cost.