How A Rockville MD Family Cosmetic Dental Office Helps Straighten Teeth

By Clayton Maske


A beautiful smile can make all the difference in a person's life. A Rockville MD dental office can assist people who want to change the look of their teeth and become more confident about their appearance. Children who are not lucky enough to inherit straight, white teeth can have a much harder time being accepted by their peers and may even have difficulties in school because they lack self confidence.

Not so long ago, getting braces involved lots of wire glued to the front of children's teeth making them extremely obvious and uncomfortable to wear. For the entire time braces were worn, a number of foods had to be avoided. Anything that would stick to the wires, such as candy and gum were out of the question. Crunchy foods like popcorn and pretzels were also items that could cause problems.

Food tends to get stuck under the wires and can be hard to remove. The high visibility of braces can also invite teasing and bullying at school.

Today, people have more options than just traditional braces. Orthodontists can apply aligners that are clear and easy to remove. They are not particularly noticeable when they are worn, and having the ability to take them off means children can eat what they want.

The aligners do require some care however. Most dentists recommend tea and coffee be avoided. These aligners should be cleaned with mild soapy water rather than toothpaste as well. Even with these restrictions, this option is much easier to deal with than their older counterparts.

A healthy confident smile is within reach of almost everyone. Gone are the days when you had to be born with good, even teeth without gaps and discoloration. A good dentist can help you get the smile you deserve.




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