Straight Talk: Get Perfectly Aligned, Healthy Teeth with Orthodontic Care

A straight smile is a lasting smile. When your teeth and bite are well-aligned, the benefits extend beyond aesthetics. A misaligned smile affects your oral health and overall confidence. Crooked teeth can lead to various issues, from disrupted chewing to jaw pain.

Biggio Dental Care offers orthodontic treatments for straight, confident smiles. Our orthodontic treatments are tailored to fit your needs, whether you need to correct aesthetic or functional concerns. Do you have orthodontic concerns in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Chad Biggio today.

Why do I have crooked teeth?

Everyone loves a straight, healthy smile. Unfortunately, many smiles are riddled with crooked, overlapping, and gapped teeth. Others have malocclusion issues like overbites, underbites, and overbites. 

But why do you have a misaligned smile? These are the possible reasons.

  • Genetics 
  • Small sized jaws
  • Thumb sucking or pacifier use
  • Trauma or injury
  • Premature loss of baby teeth
  • Teeth grinding (bruxism)
  • Trauma or injury

Why should I straighten my teeth?

Do you need more motivation to straighten your teeth or bite? Aligning your smile improves your aesthetics, but the impact goes beyond the visible.

  • Improved comfort:  A poor bite can cause jaw pain as the muscles overwork to compensate for the imbalances. Orthodontics straightens your bite to reduce jaw pain, headaches, and other symptoms. 
  • Prevents premature dental wear: When teeth are crooked, some teeth may bear more pressure than others when eating. Unequal distribution of chewing forces causes excessive wear on certain teeth. Properly aligned teeth allow even distribution of biting and chewing forces to keep your teeth healthy.
  • Improved oral hygiene: Misaligned or overcrowded teeth create “tricky spots” in your mouth, which your toothbrush can’t reach easily. Poorly cleaned surfaces attract plaque, increasing the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Straighter teeth are easier to brush and floss.
  • Improved confidence: The confidence boost is undeniable and immediate when the aligners or braces come off. This newfound confidence extends beyond the smile—patients may be more willing to engage socially, speak up professionally, and smile without hesitation.
  • Improved oral function: Well-aligned teeth work harmoniously to support optimal chewing and speaking ability.

What are the orthodontic treatment options?

Traditionally, metal braces with wires and brackets have been used to straighten teeth. Conventional braces apply constant pressure to move the teeth into the desired position. Metal braces have their place in dentistry, but some patients are apprehensive about their conspicuous appearance and cumbersome upkeep.

Our office straightens smiles with ClearCorrect, a minimally invisible treatment for mild to moderate orthodontic issues. Instead of metal appliances, ClearCorrect uses transparent, removable, and custom-fitted aligners to perfect your smile with style and minimal disruptions to your everyday life.

The aligners straighten your smile incrementally. Every two weeks, a new set replaces the previous one, moving your teeth to a newer, straighter position. You’ll need occasional check-ups with the dentist to monitor treatment progress.

Do you need a straighter smile?

Whether you have crooked or overlapping teeth, let Dr. Biggio give you the smile you deserve with orthodontic care. Contact our office at (225) 314-6995 or schedule an online appointment.