Ways to tell if you need braces

You don’t need cosmetic dentists to tell you if you’re teeth are crooked which calls for some braces. You may be feeling the grit of your bite, or your upper and lower jaws are misaligned, this is one sign that you need them and that you need to go to a dental clinic.

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Here are some signs provided for by the American Association of Orthodontists for you to know if you braces are necessary:

* Crowded, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth

* Jaws and teeth that are out of proportion to the rest of the face

* Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude, or are recessed

* Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth, which means your bite is not aligned

* Difficulty in chewing or biting

* Breathing through the mouth

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 Check out for these signs as well for your children:

* Baby teeth falling out early or late

* Thumb or finger sucking

See, it’s not just crooked teeth that is a telltale sign that you need braces. Getting dental braces will guide your teeth into better positions, correct bite problems, and even help prevent the need for tooth extraction.

For more information or to schedule your dental checkup, please call (310) 782-6155  or visit our website at www.cecilialontocdmd.com