{"id":280,"date":"2015-12-09T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T19:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=280"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:40:10","slug":"three-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-your-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/three-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-your-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"three<\/a>Three Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the holiday season in full swing, it\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.\u00a0 So, this holiday season, we at the office of Doctor Andy Skorobatckyj, DDS want to remind you of the benefits of wearing braces\u00a0to your oral health. We\u2019ve put together three reasons to be thankful for your braces.<\/p>\n

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Changes Your Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Improves Your Oral Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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Reduces Mouth Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n