The benefits of improving smiles for NYC patients are more than just cosmetic. When you are a professional living in a busy, fast paced city and don’t feel good about the appearance of your smile, your self-esteem may suffer. Your not-so-perfect smile can hold you back both personally and professionally. Orthodontic treatment can help you to boost your self-confidence, as well as correct any dental issues that are compromising your oral health. Here are a few ways seeing an orthodontist can benefit you:
- Boost your self-confidence. Orthodontic treatment can help you to improve misaligned teeth and treat dental problems such as, crowded teeth, overbite or underbite, and crossbite. By straightening your teeth or realigning your bite orthodontic treatment can help improve the appearance of your smile immensely. In turn, your confidence is bound to improve with your treatment. By fixing your dental problems, an orthodontist can help you feel better about showing off your smile!
- Improve your oral health. When the teeth are misaligned or crowded it can be harder to properly clean them. With misaligned teeth, it’s easier for food to get stuck in places that you can’t reach by flossing or brushing. The trapped food particles then encourage the growth of plaque, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. After orthodontic treatment you’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth more effectively, which will help to greatly improve your oral health.
- Resolve speech and chewing impediments. If you have poorly spaced teeth, or a bite that is off, you may struggle with speaking and chewing properly. Your orthodontist can help to improve the spacing of your teeth as well as treat any bite issues. Once your orthodontist has corrected your dental issue, you may find it easier to speak more clearly and chew food evenly.
An orthodontist can make your smile look great, but it’s important to remember that orthodontic treatments provide benefits beyond just a beautiful smile. To learn more about the benefits of orthodontic treatment for you, visit our page on Orthodontics.
Meet Dr. Jacquie Smiles
Dr. Jacquie Smiles, also known to her patience as Dr. Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling, D.M.D., P.C., started her career in orthodontics/dentistry at Boston University and after graduation became the first female and youngest Director of B.U.’s Predoctoral Orthodontic Department. She is now part of the Invisalign prestigious faculty department, this means she is among one of the most experienced Invisalign providers in the world.
Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule your no-obligation orthodontic consultation with Dr. Jacquie Smiles near Midtown Manhattan at her office located near 30 East 40th St, New York, NY 10016. Please call us at 212-972-3522 or fill out the contact form to receive additional information about the benefits of orthodontic treatments for NYC patients.