When you think of orthodontics, on obvious benefit comes to mind: a more attractive, straight smile. Many may not be aware of how many benefits come with having your teeth in their correct places. Your Sioux Falls dentist wants you to know how important it is to have a properly aligned bite. If you have crooked teeth or an uneven smile, consider all the problems you may be facing. We have orthodontic options available for both children and discreet treatments for adults!

Why is it important to have an aligned bite?

The alignment of your teeth and how they erupt in a certain order and time is truly an immaculate process. Everything happens that specific way because of your bite, alignment of your teeth and jaw, is important for many reasons. Not only do correctly aligned teeth help you eat properly, but it also helps you speak with confidence and avoid dental pain. An aligned bite is critical because it prevents a lot of future dental problems.

Incorrect bites can cause chronic headaches.

When your teeth are in the incorrect places, it can cause your joints to overwork themselves. Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) can become dysfunctional. These joints help your mouth open and close evenly. When you develop TMJ disorder, you may experience symptoms like chronic headaches, pain in your jaws, and clicking sounds when you open and close your mouth. An aligned jaw releases this strain and pressure, thus relieving the most common symptom: chronic headaches.

Uneven bites can cause unnecessary wear on your teeth.

Teeth that are not properly lined up are likely to slip and slide against one another when eating and speaking. The friction caused by this at unnatural angles can lead to uneven wear of the teeth over the course of time.

Your teeth could become cracked and/or broken.

The same way that your teeth become worn from scraping and wearing bites, they can eventually become permanently broken or cracked. You can avoid that dental pain by seeking orthodontic treatment before having to invest more money in dental restorations down the road.

How can Wehrkamp Dentistry help fix my misaligned bite?

Whether you or your child needs to straighten their teeth, our dental practice has the orthodontic options either of you need.

Traditional Braces for Children

Children’s teeth are constantly changing as their smile develops. We recommend the adolescents undergo traditional orthodontic treatment because our dental professionals will meet with them more often and review the progress of their treatment. Our other treatment, Invislaign, is more of an independent option.  During your child’s tightening appointments, we will make sure their teeth are shifting to the correct positions.

Invisalign for Teens and Adults

After a certain age, people want to straighten their teeth without metal brackets and wires. We understand that! That’s why we offer a discreet way to improve the alignment of your teeth with a series of transparent plastic aligners. They can actually improve your bite misalignment even faster than traditional braces!

Contact Your Dentist in Sioux Falls

Were you just considering getting an orthodontic treatment because you wanted to improve the appearance of your crooked smile? You can also reap these other health benefits. Contact us today to discuss how we can help improve your health and appearance.