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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile unpopular, orthodontics and aligners are\nmore common than ever these days, especially when it comes to young children\nand teenagers. Why? Because the link between having straighter teeth and better\noral hygiene in later life has long since been established, meaning that more\ndental surgeries than ever before are eager to ensure that your children grow\nup to have healthy, straight teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nAura Dental<\/strong>, our team share this\nvision and are happy to offer suitable children discreet braces St John\u2019s\nWood<\/a>. We will aim to conduct an orthodontic assessment by the time your\nchild is 7 years old and, with the help of some additional tests and computer\nsoftware, we will choose the most suitable aligner to assist in the\nstraightening of your child’s teeth. Perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n But is it worth it? Read on for some of the most\noverlooked advantages of braces St John’s Wood<\/strong> for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Better oral health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is well known among dentists that straighter\nteeth are easier to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And so, if your child comes to us for braces St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>, one of the long-term advantages is\nimproved oral health. As crooked teeth allow gaps for plaque to hide in, this\ncan increase the risk of gingivitis and tooth decay – simply because your child\ncan’t reach those areas easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using aligners to straighten teeth reduces these\nhiding spots and prevents these issues (and others) from forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Improved speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Misaligned teeth can also cause speech issues;\ntry sticking your finger behind one of your teeth and talking; notice how it\nimpacts on your vocal patterns?<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because the tongue can move properly when\nall of the teeth are straight and so if there are any protruding teeth, it can\ncause lisps. Having orthodontics at an early age can help your child develop\nbetter pronunciation and inflexion which will add to their confidence when\nspeaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Better chewing and digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teeth are made for biting and chewing and so, if\nyour child’s teeth are misaligned, it can cause incorrect eating techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In turn, larger chunks of food reach the stomach\nand cause excess acid production, worsening the chances of acid reflux and\nheartburn. Straighter teeth allow for better chewing and grinding of food and\nreduce the likelihood of gastrointestinal issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No headaches!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teeth that are not aligned can grind when your\nchild is asleep, causing the muscles in the facial and neck areas to become\novertired and tense. This results in a higher incidence of headaches and even\nmigraines, which is something no child should have to endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An aligner equates to straighter teeth, which\nreduces grinding; therefore no headaches! Simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boosts confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And of course, if your child wears an orthodontic\nappliance when they are younger, they are more likely to be confident when they\nare older, due to straighter teeth, improved facial symmetry and clearer\nspeech. What\u2019s not to like about that?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you have children, it is hard enough to get them to go to the dentist without the added pressure of orthodontics coming into it. While unpopular, orthodontics and aligners are more common than ever these days, especially when it comes to young children and teenagers. Why? 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