Did you know that a crooked smile can impact your appearance and your dental health? If your teeth are pressed too closely together, you might worry about how others will perceive you. Furthermore, it’s harder to brush and floss all their sides thoroughly, increasing your vulnerability to oral issues like tooth decay and gum disease.
Your orthodontist can straighten your grin with braces, but many patients want to know whether they can be applied to either the upper or lower teeth rather than all of them. Continue reading to learn more about why single-arch treatment isn’t usually recommended!
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