Why pursue orthodontic treatment?

There are a number of reasons to pursue orthodontic treatment. Cosmetic improvement is the main concern of most patients. However, a discrepancy in the bite may cause other associated problems. A bite discrepancy can cause premature wear of the teeth, accelerate the loss of gum or bone support to the teeth (with eventual loss of teeth) or inhibit normal chewing of food. In certain patients, the alignment of the teeth can prevent normal lower jaw function with eventual pain in the muscles that move the jaw or cause a breakdown of the lower jaw joint.

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