Orthodontics are often necessary to help improve the stability, function, and health of an individual’s teeth; otherwise, many people would be at higher risk for gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss because of improper teeth positioning in their mouth, according to an article in the January 2006 issue of AGD Impact, the newsmagazine of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Benefits of braces:
• Improved stability, function, and health of teeth.
• Decreased risk of gum decay, tooth decay, and tooth loss.
• Improved self-esteem for the patient.