A straight smile is one of the keys to a healthy smile. If you suffer from teeth or jaw misalignment, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment. For orthodontics in East Brunswick, call our office.
At Ralph W. Besho, DMD, PA, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive dental care to our patients. Our office is affiliated with Jeffrey S. Karlin Orthodontics of East Brunswick to provide orthodontic services. To learn more about orthodontics, call our office to schedule a consultation.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that corrects issues with teeth and jaw alignment. Known as a bad bite, crooked teeth or misaligned jaws that do not fit together properly can make it difficult to eat, brush your teeth, or even speak properly. Crooked teeth are harder to keep clean, even with good oral hygiene, leading to decay or gum disease. Tooth and jaw issues can place additional strain on your chewing muscles, which can cause headaches, jaw pain, TMJ disorders, and pain in the face or neck.
We use orthodontics to treat a variety of tooth and jaw issues, including:
If you suffer from any of these issues, you may be a candidate for orthodontics. Schedule a consultation with our office to see if orthodontic treatment is right for you.
Orthodontics uses different types of appliances to shift teeth, reposition the jaws, retrain jaw muscles, and help correct the development of the teeth and jaws. There are two general types of appliances: fixed appliances and removable appliances.
Common fixed appliances include:
Common removable appliances include:
To learn more about orthodontics in East Brunswick, call our office at (732) 314-0832 to schedule a consultation. We are affiliated with Jeffrey S. Karlin Orthodontics of East Brunswick to provide comprehensive care to all our patients.