Alexandria parents want what’s best for their kids, but some can’t always provide everything their children need when the family budget is tight. If your child has crooked teeth and you are on the fence about braces, we encourage you to read this post.

Young children with crooked teeth may not notice that anything is wrong, but eventually they will realize that their teeth don’t look right. Straight teeth make the whole face more pleasing and attractive. If your child is self-conscious about an unsightly smile, he or she will be reluctant to smile. A serious demeanor could influence the way he or she is treated by peers.

2. Crooked teeth can impact the bite.

If you suspect that your child’s bite is not aligned, we invite you to make an appointment with Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry. Drs. Drs. Geren & Mady can evaluate your child’s bite and make recommendations to see a specialist if necessary.

3. Crooked teeth can impact normal speech development.

4. Correcting a child’s teeth with orthodontia is speedier and easier when the jaw is young and flexible.

Misaligned teeth can make chewing and eating difficult. Children need a variety of foods but may miss out on essential nutrients if they can’t chew raw vegetables or meat, for example. If your child only eats soft foods, his/her jaw may not develop normal size and strength.

9. If the child’s crooked teeth are not corrected while they are young, the issues may compound and become worse with age.

Severely crooked teeth usually impact vitality and quality of life. For example, chewing problems can lead to ulcers, and gum disease increases the risk of stroke and heart disease.

10. There are many new types of braces.

Ceramic, self-ligating, and lingual (invisible) braces are some of the new orthodontia options. In some circumstances, invisible braces can be just as effective at straightening teeth as the old-school type.