When do you know if you require braces?

Has the thought lingered on how do you know if you require braces, then this article is best suited for you. Braces are installed on the teeth with the aim to correct underlying dental problems like:

• If you have crooked or crowded teeth that are visibly misaligned.
• If you face challenges with flossing and brushing around crooked teeth.
• Regularly biting or cutting your tongue due to misaligned teeth.
• If your teeth do not properly align when your mouth is at rest.
• Difficulty in pronouncing certain sounds due to tongue position.
• Jaw clicking or noises during chewing or upon waking.
• Jaw stress or fatigue after chewing due to misalignment.

There are different types of braces you can select from, link. Therefore, if you are experiencing the above dental challenges, that’s how you know if you require braces done to correct the issues you are facing.

At our facility, we do not recommend braces for beauty. Hence braces should be used for correcting underlying dental problems.  We have two branches: Pangani and Unicity Mall, to book an appointment please call us on 07 48 877 562 and our orthodontist will be able to advice on a suitable treatment plan for you.