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P.22 WHAT’S SPECIAL
STRAIGHTEN YOUR
TEETH AND CHANGE

YOUR LIFE

Boost your confidence with a new smile

Have you ever felt that others are staring at your crooked teeth and make you feel
uneasy? Are you reluctant to show your teeth when you smile during
photo-taking? Anxious about your first date or job interviews because of your
crooked teeth?
Fret not, your crooked teeth do not have to be a permanent condition! Braces or
aligners can improve your appearance, bite and quality of life!

Different types of While a long lower jaw will often cause Aligners are removable plastic braces
crooked teeth and jaw a reverse bite and protruding chin. that you can use or remove by
situations Please see your dentist to get a proper yourself. This is made of clear plastic
clinical assessment and the correct that is fitted onto the teeth like a
treatment. glove and it appears almost invisible,
thus called the invisible braces. You
have to wear a series of such aligners
Different types of braces throughout the treatment.
and how long it takes Duration of treatment depends on
case severity, ranging from few
Braces are just the tools dentists use to
The 2 main factors that affect your months to an average of 2-3 years. In
smile are the arrangement of your get the smile you want. There are 2 some cases, braces alone are not
teeth and the relative positions of your main types of braces in the market, enough to solve the problem if the jaw
upper and lower jaws. The various fixed and removable appliances. The sizes are not ideal. Combination of
combinations of these 2 factors create fixed braces are the types that you braces and jaw surgery may be
different types of clinical problems. normally see others wearing on the required to solve the problem. Do
outer surfaces of their teeth. They can
For example, crowding of teeth will be made of metal or ceramic discuss with your dentist which
result in a “messy or too many teeth” (tooth-colored) to make it less visible. treatment is more suitable for your
look, while multiple gaps between your The braces are glued to the teeth condition.
teeth will give you a “missing or not permanently throughout the duration
enough teeth” look. Protruding upper of the treatment.
front teeth or “buck teeth” makes it
difficult to close your lips and they are
also prone to injury during a fall or
accidents.
Sometimes teeth are not the only
culprit. Short lower jaw may give an
illusion of a protruding upper jaw.

Benefits of straight teeth
Straighter teeth are easier to clean, and thus lowering the chance of having tooth decays and gum problems. Straight teeth
will also make it easier to chew food and prevent premature wear due to abnormal tooth position. The most important
mental benefit however, will be your improved confidence and self-esteem as you flash your straightened pearly whites!
If your crooked teeth are giving you problems, do visit your dentist and discuss how it can be solved. When you change the
way you smile, you can change your life by improving how you feel and see yourself and the world. Start smiling.