Braces - Orthodontics San Antonio, TX

We all aspire to have perfectly straight teeth, although not many of us meet the criteria. Few children have perfectly symmetrical teeth and a perfect bite. In an ideal bite, all teeth fit perfectly without crowding or spacing, teeth are not rotated, twisted, or leaning forward or backward and the teeth of the upper and lower jaw mesh perfectly. 

Orthodontic treatment may be indicated not only to improve aesthetics, but also to bring teeth into proper alignment to increase the efficiency of chewing. Proper alignment of the teeth has significant impact on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint of the lower jaw (mandible) with the skull, since misalignment of the jaws may be a cause of TMJ pain, earaches, headaches and neck pain.