Braces Warragul, Gippsland

Braces use a combination of small brackets, archwires and elastic ties to apply pressure that guides teeth into better alignment. This resolves several issues gradually over time:

• Visibly Crooked Teeth – Braces straighten overly rotated or crooked teeth by steadily shifting their roots into optimal positions. Achieving natural-looking alignment requires patience as bones reform around moving teeth. But the rewards are well worth it.
• Crowded, Overlapping Teeth – When excessive teeth squeeze into too little gum space, braces create room by widening arches. This lets the crowded front and side teeth settle into an orderly arrangement for improved appearance and hygiene.
• Gapped Teeth – Unwanted gaps left by missing teeth or spreading can cause health issues like decay. Braces close spaces mesially and distally by shifting adjacent teeth together for a seamless smile.
• Incorrect Jaw Positioning – Misaligned upper and lower jaws cause painful bites and chewing impairment. Braces align both arches into the ideal relationship using elastic bands. This prevents expensive surgery later.

In a nutshell, braces resolve crooked tooth positioning bit-by-bit to build the healthy, aesthetically-pleasing smile you deserve. Generally speaking, allowing 6-24 months ensures safe, sustainable enhancement that lasts a lifetime.

Braces can benefit many people, from preteens with emerging issues to adults desiring subtle realignment. Common candidates include:

• Growing Children: Beginning orthodontic treatment between ages 9-14 allows us to proactively guide development before growth completion. Early intervention makes alignment easier and faster with excellent results.
• Teens & Young Adults: Mild to moderate overlapping, spacing, or jaw misalignments can be conveniently corrected while the tissue is still responsive, though results are achievable at any age.
• Adults Seeking Minor Realignment: Small shifts when chewing or subtle crowding you hide while smiling can often be resolved in months with low-profile braces options without drastic measures.
• Patients Seeking Certainty: For patients desiring more assurance or who may not be as compliant with removable aligner treatments, traditional braces can offer controlled completion of treatment goals with in-office oversight at each adjustment. Their cemented-in-place nature suits patients wishing for a higher level of oversight and accountability.

In brief, anyone noticing or self-conscious about imperfect emerging alignment or bite functions can benefit from orthodontic braces.