The way your teeth meet can matter just as much as how straight they look. Our orthodontics in Denver, Colorado considers tooth position and bite function together. At Advanced Orthodontic Care, Dr. Jeff Birg is a certified specialist in orthodontics with advanced specialty training. Our founder, Dr. Robert Rudman (Retired), has contributed to the field through published work, international lectures, and five U.S. patents for orthodontic technology.
A Better Bite Can Make Chewing More Comfortable
An uneven bite can place extra pressure on certain teeth and make chewing less comfortable. Depending on the type of malocclusion, orthodontic treatment can reposition teeth so the upper and lower arches fit together more appropriately.
Braces can correct a wide range of alignment and bite concerns, including cases that require more involved tooth movement. Invisalign® can also be an option for some overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowding, and gaps. The best choice comes down to the movements your teeth require, not simply which appliance is less noticeable.
Straighter Teeth Can Be Easier to Clean
Crowded, rotated, or overlapping teeth can create tight spaces that are harder to reach with a toothbrush and floss. Improving alignment can make those surfaces easier to access during daily hygiene.
Orthodontic treatment does not replace brushing, flossing, or regular dental checkups. It can, however, remove some of the physical obstacles that make plaque control more frustrating. Our article on why straight teeth are easier to maintain covers that connection in greater detail.
Bite Alignment Can Affect Tooth Wear
When certain teeth make contact sooner or carry greater force than others, enamel can wear unevenly. Improving how the teeth meet can distribute biting pressure differently and ease strain related to an uneven bite.
That is one reason an orthodontic exam looks beyond the front teeth. We use an examination and diagnostic records to study tooth position, the bite, and the movements required before recommending treatment.
Retainers Help Maintain Your New Bite
Once active treatment ends, retainers hold teeth in their corrected positions. Keeping up with retainer wear helps preserve the alignment and bite created during treatment, not simply the appearance of your smile.
Understand What Your Bite Is Doing
Crowding, chewing discomfort, uneven tooth wear, and concerns about how your teeth fit together are all good reasons to have your bite evaluated. Contact us to meet with Dr. Jeff Birg at Advanced Orthodontic Care in Denver, or call 303-331-0222 to discuss your orthodontic options.