Smile Marvels: The Benefits of Straighter Teeth

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Did you know that braces can benefit your oral health and lead to straighter teeth? To ensure your teeth look, feel and function the way that you desire, seek out effective orthodontic treatments to improve your oral health and straighten your teeth. Our practice is pleased to provide Fastbraces® for our patients who are seeking straighter smiles. This system is designed to straighten teeth faster than normal braces so you can achieve the smile you desire sooner!

There are several aesthetic benefits that can be had through the use of orthodontic treatments such as braces. Because your teeth are much more visually impressive when they are straight, removing any bad bites and malocclusions with braces and straightening your teeth can not only improve the visual appearance of your teeth but also improve your self-image and provide a boost to your self-esteem.

There are several oral health care benefits to straightening your smile. Thus, you can help correct misalignments with your teeth to allow for easier cleaning. With crooked teeth, there are several crevices and gaps that plaque and bacteria can easily hide. However, these are minimized when your teeth are straightened. In addition, your teeth are less likely to suffer dental damage and wear from grinding and colliding, as well as run into issues associated with hindrances linked to speaking or eating properly.

Dr. Laris Milligan and our team at will make sure that you receive the orthodontic care your smile requires. If you would like to come stop by our office in Wilmington, North Carolina, please schedule an appointment with Laris W. Milligan at 910-799-5000.