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Three Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces

three teens smiling with text describing three reasons to be thankful for bracesThree Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to reflect on the past year and take stock of all the positive things in your life. Supportive friends and family, being passionate about school or work, and finding great hobbies that lift your spirits are all amazing things to be thankful for. For some, however, it’s difficult to put a positive spin on certain situations. For example, wearing braces can be a traumatic experience. Not only does it alter your appearance, but it can sometimes ruin your self-esteem.  So, this holiday season, we at the office of Doctor Andy Skorobatckyj, DDS want to remind you of the benefits of wearing braces to your oral health. We’ve put together three reasons to be thankful for your braces.

 

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Changes Your Appearance

In most cases, patients opt for getting braces to improve their overall appearance. Research suggests that the results of orthodontic treatments have a positive impact on your self-confidence. An attractive smile carries social benefits, which can be a major advantage in all areas of life.

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Improves Your Oral Health

One of the major benefits of wearing braces is that it can help with the overall health of your mouth. Wearing braces requires a lot of maintenance – brushing, flossing, avoiding certain foods, and getting frequent check-ups are just a few of the ways to keep your mouth in tip-top shape while wearing braces. The result? A beautiful smile and an extremely healthy mouth! Putting in the time and effort now, will help you maintain a perfectly healthy mouth for decades to come.

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Reduces Mouth Pain

Many patients suffer from malocclusion, the abnormal alignment of teeth which affects the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. This condition can cause a whole host of problems including:

  • Discomfort when chewing or biting
  • Frequent biting of the inner cheeks or tongue
  • Speech problems
  • Mouth breathing

If you’ve been diagnosed with malocclusion and are being treated for the problem with braces, this is something to be extremely thankful for! Wearing braces now for a short period of time will help prevent major oral complications later in life.

Now that you have a better understanding of how important it is to wear braces, pull up a chair, grab a plate, and enjoy an amazing Holiday meal with your friends and family – don’t forget to brush and floss afterward!

 

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Happy Holidays from the office of Doctor Andy Skorobatckyj!

About Doctor Andy

Doctor Andy Skorobatckyj is an orthodontist serving patients in Parama, Ohio. We welcome patients of all ages and utilize the latest orthodontic technologies in our practice. To schedule your appointment, contact us online or give us a call at (800) 842-8015 to get started today!

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