{"id":217,"date":"2022-09-19T01:41:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T01:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.demaioorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=217"},"modified":"2023-04-11T19:40:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T19:40:52","slug":"is-single-arch-treatment-with-braces-northampton-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/19\/is-single-arch-treatment-with-braces-northampton-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Braces on Just the Top?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alignment issues can come in many forms, like a minor gap between teeth or severe overcrowding. Metal braces have been the go-to solution for generations to treat a variety of bite and alignment concerns. If your teeth are mostly straight on the top or bottom, you might think you only need braces in Northampton for one arch. Although single-arch treatment is possible, your orthodontist probably won\u2019t recommend it, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

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Is Single-Arch Orthodontics Possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The positions of your teeth affect more than aesthetics. They influence the way your top and bottom teeth come together. If there isn\u2019t harmony between the upper and lower arches, it can lead to a variety of complications, like uneven enamel erosion, jaw pain, and an improper bite. Treating only the top or bottom won\u2019t move both rows of teeth, which can change the way they rest on one another. As a result, most orthodontists don\u2019t recommend single-arch treatment using traditional braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s uncommon, some patients can be a candidate for braces<\/a> on the top or bottom. If you only need small adjustments, like fixing an overlapping tooth or closing a gap, it may be an option for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aesthetics Isn\u2019t the Only Benefit of Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Misaligned teeth are viewed as unattractive, but aesthetics aren\u2019t the only problem. Poorly aligned teeth are more difficult to keep clean, increasing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. You can even have a higher risk of dental emergencies. If your bite isn\u2019t aligned, it can lead to recurring jaw pain and several other concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixing both arches with braces will give you the confident, beautiful smile you desire while also providing many other benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n