No One Is Too Poor To Give A Smile

“No one is too poor to give a smile - a gift, often, of greater consequence than any sum of money.” ― Vironika Tugaleva

A Beautiful Smile is a Gift from an Orthodontist

Vironika Tugaleva believes that anyone can afford to give a smile, and its value is more than just money. When you think about it, she is right because having someone smile at you leads to feeling good all day. Smile quotes are wonderful to read, but for many people, smiling is not an option because of their unattractive smile. If you want to smile at others but avoid it because your teeth are misaligned, then it is time to take action and make a change.

The Types of Braces You Can Wear

There are several types of orthodontic treatments available today, including:

• Clear removable aligners made by Invisalign

• Lingual braces made by Incognito

• Ceramic braces made of color-matching materials

• Wildbraces with fun brackets

• Gold braces with gold colored wires

• Traditional metal and wire braces

First, you need to have an examination from an orthodontist to determine the best type of braces for your malocclusions. After an examination, your orthodontist will give you choices to consider. Not everyone can wear the same type of braces to improve their bite and smile. You might need to wear aligners for six months or wire braces for three years or longer. This might seem like a long amount of time, but if you want to give a smile to others, then it is worth it.

Call Beecroft Orthodontics for an Appointment

A great place to visit to improve your smile is Beecroft Orthodontics where Dr. Matt Beecroft provides expert care for his patients. An improved smile is a gift that he can provide at these convenient locations in Virginia:

• King George – 540-775-2022

• Fredericksburg – 540-898-2200

• Stafford – 540-659-6300

After wearing braces and improving the malocclusions of your teeth, you can give a smile to everyone you meet.

Beecroft Orthodontics - 10472 Georgetown Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22553 Phone: 540 898 2200

No One Is Too Poor To Give A Smile

Why Do I Need Teeth Removed for my Braces?

When patients visit orthodontists for their first braces consultation, one of the most common questions asked are, "Why do I need teeth removed for my braces?" or "Why do you have to pull my child's teeth?" While tooth extraction can seem like a scary topic, it is often necessary for braces to work properly.

Everyone has two sets of teeth: primary or baby teeth and adult or permanent teeth. Primary teeth normally begin falling out when a child is five to six years old. These teeth will continue to fall out for the next several years in a fairly predictable order. Sometimes, when teeth fall out too early or too late, it can cause alignment problems. At the initial consultation, the orthodontist will examine your child's mouth to determine which teeth are in their mouth. If their teeth have fallen out too early, spacers can help maintain the space between the teeth while waiting for the permanent tooth to grow into place. On the other hand, teeth that won't fall out can indicate that an orthodontic problem may already exist or will occur in the future.

During this initial consultation, orthodontists often tell their patients that tooth extraction will be necessary before getting braces. While patients normally understand why a primary tooth needs to be removed, they are often concerned at the thought of extracting a permanent tooth, especially in a child. There are many reasons that this may need to occur in order to get the smile that you want.

Overcrowding

The space in our jaws must accommodate 32 teeth. Often, when teeth grow in, there is simply not enough room for all of them. This may be due to teeth growing in early before the jaws have sufficiently grown, or it may be due to the normal size of the patient's mouth. When the teeth grow in without sufficient space, it can cause the teeth to become misaligned, grow in crooked or a tooth to become impacted.

When a child is less than 15 years of age, a palatal expander can be utilized to prevent overcrowding from occurring. Often, however, tooth extraction is the best means to relieve overcrowding. When teeth are removed, the remaining teeth in the mouth can move into their proper positions with the use of braces.

Size and Shape of Teeth

Occasionally, patients have teeth that are abnormally large in size. They may also have roots that are curved or may be hypoplastic, where the teeth have less enamel than they should. Because these abnormal sizes and shapes can cause issues when trying to align the teeth, orthodontists often recommend tooth extraction in order for the jaw to better accommodate the teeth. Removing these teeth for braces can result in more space in the mouth and proper alignment to occur.

Protrusion

Protrusion occurs when the upper teeth in the mouth extend too far forward or the lower teeth don't extend far enough. This can cause the upper teeth to be more susceptible to injuries and can result in a poor bite in the back of the mouth. Normally, protrusion occurs because of hereditary factors, such as jaw alignment. However, a protrusion can also occur due to thumb and finger sucking.

Do Orthodontic Braces Cause White Spots on Teeth?

Overbite, Underbite or Crossbite

Ideally, when the teeth are pressed together, the upper teeth should overlap the lower teeth by three to five millimeters. When this bite is off, the result is an overbite, underbite or crossbite.

An overbite occurs when the upper teeth overlap by more than five millimeters. This condition is very common and accounts for 70 percent of dental disorders in children. This condition is most often caused by genetics but can be worse due to extended pacifier use, tongue thrusting and thumb sucking. Because children have softer jaws, these habits can result in bite issues. An overbite can make chewing food difficult and can result in headaches and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain as your child grows.

Underbites are the opposite of overbites and can result in the lower teeth sitting in front of the upper teeth when the mouth is closed. Much like an overbite, underbites can be caused by genetics or habits, such as extended pacifier use in children. Children who learn to breathe through their mouths because of allergies or adenoids may also develop an underbite. It can result in headaches and jaw pain as your child grows older.

Crossbites occur when the teeth tilt either outward toward the cheek or inward toward the tongue. It causes excessive stress on the jawbone

and can result in pain while chewing. Crossbites are due to hereditary factors but can worsen due to careless chewing.

Removing the teeth for braces can correct an overbite, underbite or crossbite and may eliminate the need for surgery. In extreme cases, jaw surgery may be necessary to correct a bite disorder. Many times, however, removing teeth can result in the teeth moving to their proper alignment and correct bite.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Once Beecroft Orthodontics examines your child's mouth, we will come up with a treatment plan to correct any oral issue that they are experiencing. As a highly qualified and professional Stafford orthodontist, I have helped many children to have happier smiles as a result of straightened teeth and corrected bites. Schedule your appointment by calling us today so we can get to work on helping your child feel confident and proud of their smile.

Beecroft Orthodontics   239 Garrisonville Rd. Suite #101, Stafford, Virginia   Phone: 540-659-6300

Why Do I Need Teeth Removed for my Braces?

A Smile Can Last a Lifetime

“It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime.” ― Steve Maraboli

You Can Smile and Forget About How Your Teeth Look

One of the most popular smile quotes is attributed to Dr. Steve Maraboli. As a motivational writer and speaker, he believes that it is fast to smile and forget the action but the receiver remembers the smile for a lifetime. When you think about how easy it is to smile at someone, then you will take the time to offer a smile more often. It is possible that you are too embarrassed to smile because you have gaps between your teeth.

However, with modern orthodontic treatments, it is simple to improve the positions of your teeth in a few months or years to have a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

Someone Needed Your Smile Today

Today’s orthodontic treatments are faster than a few years ago because orthodontists have access to various innovations. In many cases, the time required for orthodontic treatment is 50 percent less than before. Not only will wearing braces require less time today, but also the process is more comfortable because an orthodontist understands how to configure the wires and brackets on your teeth well.

Dr. Matt Beecroft is an Expert Orthodontist

Finding an orthodontist in a nearby neighborhood makes it convenient to schedule office visits, and Dr. Beecroft has three facilities available for patients living in Virginia:

• Fredericksburg – 540-898-2200

• King George – 540-775-2022

• Stafford – 540-659-6300

Dr. Beecroft will examine your teeth and obtain medical images to determine the type of orthodontic procedure that is most appropriate. Some of the orthodontic treatments available include:

• Metal braces

• Invisalign aligners

• Lingual braces

Schedule an appointment at Beecroft Orthodontics today.

Beecroft Orthodontics - 10472 Georgetown Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22553 Phone: 540 898 2200

A Smile Can Last a Lifetime