Main Office
5753 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Tel: 727-381-1062
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Northeast Office
7401 9th St. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Tel: (727) 526-7462
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Who Needs Orthodontics?
 

Beyond providing a great smile, orthodontics also corrects "malocclusions" or bad bites. A malocclusion (the term for crooked, crowded or protruding teeth) occurs when the teeth are not lined up properly. Malocclusions can affect the way a person chews, talks, or smiles, and in some cases, can affect the jaws causing pain and discomfort. Below are some common conditions treated with orthodontics:

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Almost everyone who has experienced orthodontic care can easily list reasons why they had their teeth straightened. Not only were their biting, chewing, and speaking improved but also they found it was much easier to maintain the health of their teeth and gums. Along with teeth that work better, the lifelong benefit and the pleasant "side effect" of orthodontics was that their smile became an attractive asset. We don't think about it, but a beautiful smile contributes to self-esteem, increased confidence, and enhances social and career success. As the orthodontist brings teeth, lips, and face into proportion, he or she shapes not only the smile but also a person's general attitude toward life. People with beautiful smiles have a lot to be happy about.

At Amley & Amley Orthodontics we want our patient's of all ages to be aware of twelve early warning signs indicating it is time for an orthodontic exam.
  1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
  2. Difficulty in chewing or biting
  3. Mouth breathing
  4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
  5. Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
  6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
  7. Speech difficulty
  8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
  9. Protruding teeth
  10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don't meet at all
  11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
  12. Grinding or clenching of teeth


 

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