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Are braces necessary or cosmetic?

Both. Braces serve multiple purposes
and are highly effective to correct several
pressing and important dental issues to can
carry on for life if not treated.

S1: Correcting bites so you can chew better
S2: Straightening teeth
S3: Help to avoid tooth decay due to misalignment
S4: The beautiful smile you’ll have at the end is a bonus.

Its a common curiosity for parents
to wonder if braces are purely cosmetic.
Braces are not just cosmetic.
They happen to be necessary for several reasons

Common Problems that require treatment with braces:
The top teeth should always come over the bottom teeth.
1. Cross Bite
2. Open Bite (thumb suckers)(extended pacifier)
3. Underbite
4. Overbite/ overjet
Both overbite and underbite signifies that either the
top or lower jaw has not fully developed yet.
These issues can lead to others such as TMJ and sleep apnea.
5. Misaligned or rotated back or front teeth
6. Tooth spacing
7. Tooth crowding
8. Mal-positioned teeth
9. Unerupted or impacted teeth

How can braces benefit your child?
Prevent future issues such as:
Sleep apnea
Night time grinding teeth
TMJ
Tooth Decay

When teeth are straightened, it is much easier to
brush the teeth and floss. This helps to prevent tooth decay.
Cavities can develop is bacteria stays logged in the teeth.

Braces help with TMJ issues and Sleep apnea

Facial structures can be affected by misaligned teeth and
can also be fixed by braces as the braces restore the
facial appearance while straightening the teeth.

Some may wonder if braces make teeth weak.
braces utilize controlled force to straighten teeth which
includes re-modelling the bone structure around the teeth as well.
This let's us know that they do in fact move but they once again
become firm in their sockets.

Orthodontic treatment is safe and does not make the teeth weak.

Braces can restore your facial aesthetics, smile and
realign your teeth. So they are both necessary
and cosmetic.

Overall, as dental professionals we aim to
identify underlying issues and diagnose and monitor these conditions early ,and can easily fix them with braces, or other orthodontic appliances.
This will help to prevent future decay and discomfort.

Multiple factors:
Child’s medical history,
Not fixing their Smile, timing, and cost can influence long-term effects

Looking for the best kids dentist near the Paterson, Passaic, and Union City areas?
We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ,
Dover NJ, and the surrounding communities.
We offer comprehensive oral health
services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment.

We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment
to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson (973) 742-4200
Passaic  ( 973) 574-1000
Union City (201) 325-8444
Dover   (973) 891-4015

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What are the health benefits of braces? 
The first thing some may think of is cosmetics, but braces provide more than just great looking smiles.

1. Orthodontic Braces Help with Proportions
Ortho braces help with the following:

- Misalignment of teeth
- Overbites and underbites
- Overjet bites
- Periodontal problems ( elaborated below )
- Issues chewing and speaking
- Unmatched dental midlines

2. Orthodontic Braces Prevent Gum Disease
It's not a surprise that wearing braces can
be a factor in the cause of gum disease in
regards to the difficulty of brushing and flossing.
But without braces straightening of teeth,
one can find that food can set in between teeth.

Brushing and flossing consistently can help prevent
gum disease.

3. Orthodontic Braces Prevent Tooth Decay
Although braces can increase the risk of developing tooth decay,
braces can help to prevent tooth decay by straightening teeth.
Braces only become a factor in tooth decay development when
food particles become trapped under the braces and in between teeth
, and are not addressed.

Consult with the Orthodontist about dietary restrictions.
For example, The Orthodontist may explain why it is
imperative to limit the eating of candy.

4. Orthodontic Braces Prevent Cavities
If tooth enamel gets weak, tooth decay can occur.
Sugars and bacteria can combine to create plaque
which can create decay. If this occurs, cavities can
develop. As we spoke about previously,
braces can be a factor in prevention of tooth decay,
therefore leading to preventing cavities.

5. Orthodontic Braces Help with Digestion
You read that right.
Because braces help to create fewer gaps in
between teeth, chewing food can become easier
and leads to faster digestion.

6. Orthodontic Braces Prevent Injury
Braces can act as a shock absorber.
They can protect the teeth and lower jaw from
potentially breaking. Even though this is
the case, braces can get damaged upon impact.
If your child plays sports, consider a mouth guard
to protect their jaw, teeth, gums, and braces.

7. Orthodontic Braces Prevents Bone Erosion
To understand how braces can prevent bone erosion/loss,
we first should understand the causes of bone loss.

Alveolar Bone loss is irreversible.
Jawbones are essential for holding teeth
in place. While bone loss itself is not a disease, it can
be the result of an underlying issue.
Unfortunately many oral health conditions can cause

Here are the most common:

• Bone loss
• Tooth loss
• Gum disease
• Receding gums

8. Orthodontic Braces Help with Self-Esteem
Braces don't just help with straightening
teeth and correcting issues like malocclusion,
bruxism, and preventing the aforementioned
preventions. Braces are also cosmetic
and help to straighten and beautify great smiles.
This surely helps with confidence and self esteem.
Now, who wouldn't want to show off their awesome smile?

Looking for the best kids dentist near the Paterson, Passaic, and Union City areas?

We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ,
Dover NJ, and the surrounding communities.
We offer comprehensive oral health
services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment.

We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment
to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson (973) 742-4200
Passaic  ( 973) 574-1000
Union City (201) 325-8444
Dover   (973) 891-4015

Find reviews and updates on Facebook,
learn more about our practice online,
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1. Start Brushing at an Early Age
When children start at an early age, they learn
the importance of brushing their teeth and
get comfortable with forming good healthy hygiene habits.
This gives you the opportunity to teach them
about cavities, tooth decay and bad breath as well
as the plus of a beautiful smile.
Children like the idea of having, what they tend to call icky stuff
in their mouth (germs).

2. Pick the right toothbrush
Letting Them Pick Out Their Toothpaste and Toothbrush
or at least letting them have some input and being
included in the purchase is a plus.
There are many dental and children's products that
geared toward children.
There are many different products with their favorite characters
on them.
Regarding flavors, your child may like some over others so
there may be times to try different ones to find the right one.

Electric toothbrushes sometimes also peak the interest of kids.
Did you know that some tootbrushes makes sounds, play tunes,
and timers?

3. Make It Fun for them
Children love to have fun at all sorts of time of day.
Things that can make it fun include Singing songs,
brushing together, Brands and characters they like,
their favorite flavor.

4. Apply Positive reinforcement:
Complimenting them on how well they brush their teeth
can help them find even more value in brushing their teeth
on their own. They especially love when their
parents are on their side and cheering for them.

In the beginning, they may make some messes but
this only gives you the opportunity to teach them clean up
as well.

5. Develop a routine
Creating a routine can help them brush on a daily basis
and get used to healthy habitual habits.
Brushing twice a day will be a walk in the park for them
after a while.
You can make a chart with the days of the week on it
and mark it or apply stickers. You can also add reaching
other goals or rewards.

6. Choose the Right Dentist
Choosing the right dentist is imperative to your kids
dental health and overall health.
Here's what to look for:
Know the difference between a children's general dentist and a family dentist.
Schedule Consultations With Each children's general Dentist.
Google reviews are a plus.
You need to find a dentist who has strong behavior management skills
Do They Have Special Training?
Do They Have a Fun, Clean, and Comfortable Environment?
Do They Take A Preventative Approach?
Great location
How are the practices of customer service?

Looking for the best kids dentist near the Paterson,
Passaic, and Union City areas?

We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ,
Dover NJ, and the surrounding communities.
We offer comprehensive oral health
services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment.

We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment
to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson (973) 742-4200
Passaic  ( 973) 574-1000
Union City (201) 325-8444
Dover   (973) 891-4015

Find reviews and updates on Facebook,
learn more about our practice online,
or give us a call

Dental Emergencies happen more often then you may think.
Below are some dental emergencies that you should not ignore.
Sometimes a toothache may seem harmless but it should not be
left unattended to. Below we will explore briefly what the common dental emergencies are, prevention and who to contact.

7 Common Dental Emergencies
1. Toothache
2. Chipped or broken teeth
3. Knocked-out tooth
4. Lost filling or crown
5. Broken orthodontic
6. Gum Abscess
7. Pulpal abscesses
8. Bleeding and pain after a tooth extraction
9. Pain of biting

Prevention
1. Use a mouth guard
2. Watch what and how you eat
3. Don’t chew on anything else such as biting nails
4. Contact your dentist or visit the emergency room

Emergencies as we can see, vary. It may involve swelling, bleeding
and severe pain from a variety of causes.
It is imperative to have treatment from a dental professional for
diagnosis and treatment.

We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ,
Dover NJ, and the surrounding communities.
We offer comprehensive oral health
services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment.

We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment
to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson(973) 742-4200
Passaic ( 973) 574-1000
Union City(201) 325-8444

Find reviews and updates on Facebook,
learn more about our practice online,
or give us a call (973) 742-4200