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A member asked:
Can you please tell me the pro's and con's of braces?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Lots: Braces can be done for 1. Simply cosmetic reasons 2. Functional reasons. To prevent wear on your teeth, to create an alignment where you can actually keep the teeth and gum tissues clean. To prevent potential TMJ issues.
Answered 1/13/2015
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Braces: Pros: better looking smile; healthier teeth; easier to keep teeth and gums healthy; less wear an tear on teeth and supporting structures; (may) reduce stress on tmjoints; may improve self esteem and job opportunities cons: must invest time and money; more difficult to keep teeth clean during treatment; have to wear a retainer at end-all worth it!
Answered 12/9/2013
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