Orthodontics has prominent effect on health of your teeth. Teeth can last a lifetime if properly aligned and cared for. Beautiful straight smiles can enhance your self-image and confidence that is one of the benefits of orthodontics. Did you know orthodontics can help to: • Shape your upper & lower jaws • Improve your facial profile • Increase the fullness of your lips • Enhance the shape & size of your smile • Eliminate habits such as finger and thumb sucking • Improve bite and its function • Correct jaw irregularities • Rectify breathing problems • Improve speech difficulties • And of course straighten your teeth If these problems are not rectified they can worsen with time leading to destruction of teeth, gums and bone surrounding teeth.