{"id":3145,"date":"2017-10-13T13:20:52","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T20:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2017-10-13T13:20:52","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T20:20:52","slug":"is-it-time-to-straighten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-straighten\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time To Straighten?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3149 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Straighten-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When to Straighten Your Teeth<\/h3>\n<p>There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/orthodontics\/\">ways to do it<\/a>. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. In general, dentists begin considering the potential need to straighten a patient\u2019s teeth around 8-10 years of age. People of any age can have their teeth straightened-there is never a bad time-but there are certain times when it makes more sense.<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Complete dentists <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/about-us\">Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a> are local providers of professional orthodontics and teeth straightening treatments. Read below to learn tips for deciding if it\u2019s time to straighten your teeth.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Time for Aesthetic Teeth Straightening<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re self-conscious about your smile at all, it\u2019s time. If you cover your mouth when you laugh, or if you avoid social situations because you\u2019re not confident, correcting your smile is a worthwhile investment. Your smile is your own personal accessory and it\u2019s the first thing people notice. You deserve to feel proud of it.<\/p>\n<p>Is a big life event coming up where lots of pictures will be taken? If so, you will want to feel naturally confident in your smile. Consider straightening your teeth with enough time to enjoy the results during an important time of life, whether that\u2019s a wedding, graduation, or starting a new career.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently gotten in shape or overcome a health obstacle, getting your teeth straightened can be the final element to celebrate your new, healthy self!<\/p>\n<h3>Time for Functional Teeth Straightening<\/h3>\n<p>Before cosmetic dentistry: straightening your teeth is often the first step to any major cosmetic work. This is to make sure that your final results will be shaped properly in line.<\/p>\n<p>Mysterious headaches could be caused by an unhealthy bite or teeth alignment. Straightening your teeth can relieve the pressure that causes pain in your mouth, face, head, and neck.<\/p>\n<p>Prevent decay: correcting your smile is an excellent way to prevent further damage if you experience the troubling\u00a0buildup of plaque and decay on certain crooked teeth. This can also prevent chronic bad breath or dangerous <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/family-dentistry\/#GumDisease\">gum disease.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/sleep-better\/\">Sleep apnea<\/a> and allergies are some of the most common medical reasons to straighten your teeth. Improving the shape of your mouth and jaw can go a long way in improving these problems.<\/p>\n<h3>It\u2019s Time!<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, in real life, function and aesthetics are often connected. The adjustment period to starting orthodontic treatment is very short (perhaps 24 hours) and shouldn\u2019t get in the way of anything you want to do. As Benjamin Franklin said, \u201cDon\u2019t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Complete Dental in Goose Creek is the right place to begin your journey toward straighter teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/contact-us\/\">Call us today<\/a> to make an appointment to learn more and receive a professional consultation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When to Straighten Your Teeth There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of ways to do it. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. 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