Brace yourself

Looking at me you would think I have a very normal, healthy smile. My teeth are fairly straight & I take every opportunity to give a smile.

So it may be a surprise to many of you that I will be having fixed orthodontic braces placed in a few months time.

You may be thinking why would someone with fairly straight teeth need a brace? Well, for me its all about the bite! For a few years I have suffered with a clicky jaw & discomfort when eating on the left hand side.

It wasn’t until I started my career in dentistry that I discovered I had a very abnormal bite with only minimal contact between my upper & lower teeth. This was causing me all sorts of problems such as severe ache, being unable to close my teeth in a comfortable position, not  to mention how this was wearing some of my teeth away!

Thanks to Ruthie, who made me more aware of the problem, I was referred to a specialist orthodontist who has started my treatment to achieve a much healthier bite. So, next time you see me I will most probably be wearing my fixed braces to help me gain a healthier bite. I can’t wait!

Orthodontic treatment doesn't always mean the use of fixed braces and there are many different ways to correct occlusal problems - so if you have any concerns regarding the way your teeth look or come together, please call in and see us for more information on the ways in which we may be able to help you.

Amber