City Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

  When teeth are straight, you don’t think about it. But when they are not—it’s very obvious and it can have negative effects on your life. When it comes to ensuring your children have straight teeth, you’re constantly thinking about their oral health. Many genetics go into teeth, which is not something you can control. All you can do is talk with your orthodontist and make sure you act as soon as you know something isn’t right with your children’s teeth. Here is what you need to know about straight teeth and ways to ensure your children end up with a straight, confidence-boosting smile. Why Straight Teeth Are Important   As long as they’re in the mouth and can chew food, do straight teeth really matter? It may seem a silly question, but it’s a good one to ask to remind us why our teeth are important. First, teeth are necessary for effective eating habits. We need teeth to tear and chew food. When teeth are crooked, they also create pockets that are great breeding zones for