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Top 10 Benefits of Braces 1. Braces Prevent Gum Disease "Gum disease can spell out trouble for your mouth if you’re not taking care of your teeth and gums properly. Fortunately, braces can help space teeth out properly so you can have an easier time brushing and flossing in between your teeth. Without the straightening power of braces, food will be more easily lodged in between teeth, causing way more problems than Gum Disease. 2. Braces Prevent Tooth Decay Tooth decay  is another major problem caused by not properly cleaning your teeth. Furthermore, it’s because  bacteria  accumulate in these tiny crevices causing acid to build up. This acid build-up eventually causes the  enamel  of your teeth to wear down. The enamel is like a barrier that protects your teeth, and without it, even more serious issues can arise beside tooth decay. 3. Braces Prevent Cavities If caught early,  cavities  are easy to treat. But if you leave it alon...

Benefits of Braces  First off, straight teeth contribute to a nicer smile.  Many studies have shown that an attractive smile boosts self-esteem which is important at any age. For children, the development of a positive self-image can carry forward throughout life and contribute to future success.  For adults, self-esteem is critically important in many professional settings and social situations. As important as appearance can be, the benefit of braces goes beyond just esthetics.  Straight teeth help an individual more effectively bite, chew, and even speak.  It may come as a surprise that straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums.  Straighter teeth are easier to brush, clean, and floss! The ability to take better care of the teeth through oral hygiene also helps prevent future cavities and periodontal disease. This latter problem is of particular concern because over time it can lead to destruction of the bone that holds the teeth in place...

Ladd Orthodontics   Chances are you have known a great number of people who have had braces on their teeth. According to  Humana , there are over 4 million Americans currently wearing braces, and of those wearing braces, a quarter of these are adults. With braces being so prevalent, it is clear they have major advantages for the dental health of many people. There are many benefits to braces, and as a result, every day people make the decision to obtain braces, commonly on the recommendation of their  orthodontist . We all want that flawless smile to match the way you feel inside. However, life gets in the way. You may get bogged down with work, errands, responsibilities and activities. All of this makes it just too easy to put braces on the back-burner. However, you have options that can easily accommodate your lifestyle and budget. Whether you choose traditional braces or clear aligners, we’ll find something that works for you.   Benefits of Braces ...

Kokomo & Peru Community Outreach Event:   Ladd Orthodontics wants to cordially invite you to their Fall Bash on Oct. 21st from 10am-3pm, at their office, 3415 South LaFountain Suite A. Dr. Emerick and her family are really looking forward to the opportunity of meeting and connecting with the Kokomo and Peru communities! We will have super fun games, food and prizes there as well, so please stop by and see us!  Dr. Emerick is newer to the Kokomo and Peru communities, so we wanted to give our awesome orthodontic patients and the community at large a chance to meet her and her family! Dr. Emerick is an extremely skilled orthodontist, and she is excited to be able to offer the Kokomo and Peru communities the highest standard of orthodontic care throughout the state of Indiana. Give her and the Ladd Orthodontics team a call today at 765-453-2300 to schedule your FREE consultation! LaddOrtho.com     #KokomoOrthodontist #PeruOrthodontist #Braces #Invisalign #L...

It's National Orthodontic Health Month, and to celebrate I thought I'd show this cool video of Dr. Emerick discussing the different types of occlusions (bites) that patients present with. Orthodontic treatment not only corrects dentin misalignment, but it also allows for the ever important correction of malocclusions as well. As we age, our oral anatomy and teeth slowly migrate towards our midline (center of our body), and gravity pulls things down over time.  Proper orthodontic treatment at a young age can help prevent against the problems caused by this phenomena later on in life.  Most studies suggest orthodontic treatment should start sometime between age 7-14 depending on the patient's maturity and overall indications of their oral cavity.  I highly recommend reaching out to her and the Ladd Orthodontics team to schedule your FREE consultation, and learn what braces or Invisalign can do for you!   LaddOrtho.com From Oral B:  Patients with orthodontic...