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Why are braces necessary?

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Why are braces necessary?

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Most people associate the need for braces with the desire for a perfect smile, however, when an orthodontist examines a patient he is determining the health and functionality of the bite first, and then the aesthetic benefits of aligning the teeth. Some of the long term risks from teeth not functioning ideally with one another include TMJ, weakened and/or broken teeth and periodontal disease leading to permanent tooth loss.