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Why Straighten Teeth?

Straighter teeth perform chewing, biting and speaking functions more effectively than crooked teeth.  In addition, a straight smile boosts confidence, is aesthetically pleasing to look at, and can help stave off a wide variety of dental ailments.

There are several types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite, crossbite, and overcrowding.  Each of these alignment problems negatively impacts the functionality and cosmetic appearance of the teeth.

Here is a brief overview of some of the main disorders associated with crooked teeth:

Periodontitis – Periodontitis or gum disease begins with a bacterial infection.  The bacterial infection is caused by inadequate oral hygiene.  Crooked teeth are hard to clean effectively, which means that debris, plaque and bacteria can build up in hard-to-reach areas.  Straight teeth are much easier to clean and are at less risk of contracting gum disease.

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) - Crooked teeth can lead to improper jaw alignment, which in turn causes a painful condition known as TMJ.  Severe headaches, jaw pain, lockjaw and the grinding of teeth characterize this debilitating disorder.

Tooth injury – Straight teeth creates a strong wall, which means injuries are less likely to occur.  Crooked teeth are weaker and often protrude, making them far more vulnerable to external injury.

Uneven wear – Crooked teeth cause some of the teeth to work harder than others when biting and chewing.  Straight teeth share the workload evenly, meaning less risk of injury and better aesthetics.

Teeth can be straightened using either orthodontic braces or customized aligning trays.  Orthodontic braces are usually affixed to the teeth for a set duration.  The brackets and archwires are tightened regularly by the orthodontist and removed when treatment is complete.  Fixed braces can be placed on the front side or back side of the teeth and are effective for most types of malocclusion.

Aligning trays are fully removable and are used where the malocclusion is less severe, and the teeth need to move a shorter distance.  These trays are replaced every few weeks for the duration of the treatment, and have proven to be equally effective for straightening teeth.

If you have questions about orthodontics and straightening teeth, please ask your orthodontist.

Testimonials

Dr. Granillo has the best patient relationship I have seen in a very long time. Due to work and children's school schedules, we have to have the earliest appointments possible. We arrive at the office before they open so that I can get my son to school as soon as possible. Well this morning we arrived at about 7:15 a.m. for our 8:00 a.m. appointment. My son and I were waiting in the car when Dr. Granillo came out in the parking lot and said he would take my son in early to get him to school on time. WOW. His office staff was not even at work yet by the time he was done with my son. My son was on time to school and I was on time to work and you can't ask for anything more than that. Dr. Granillo is gentle with his patients and cares about them. Thank you so much for taking care of us.

Michael and Tyler Powell (Hemet, CA)

My 14 year old son is in treatment with Dr. Granillo. We have been very impressed with him and the staff. The playhouse in the waiting room is very entertaining for my little ones. We will be coming back for my other kids when it's time.

Tiffany H. (Beaumont, CA)

The Hemet Valley has been blessed with a wonderful orthodontics dentist Dr. Granillo or you can call him Dr. Nathan. The whole staff is so nice & professional. Dr.Nathan is always so kind & my kids think his funny & nice(kids don't lie). Good luck Dr.Granillo (Dr. Nathan).

Michele F. (Hemet, CA)

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