Braces Improve Your Health

You're wondering if you should get braces. This is the first in a series explaining why braces should be considered outside of the obvious reason of just having straight teeth.

Braces improve your health.

• You will be able to chew your food better.

  Chewing is the first step in digestion. If your teeth are not straight, you will not be able to chew your food correctly so partially unchewed food will go down to your stomach. That can give you an upset stomach
  

• You will avoid dental problems.

  If you do not get orthodontic treatment when you need it you will have problems with your teeth for years to come; your teeth will be hard to clean. Your gums will hurt. Your teeth will wear in ways that the should not. The effects are significant enough that many adults are now going back to the orthodontist for braces.
  

• You may avoid developing a breathing problem.

  As you get older the roof your mouth can sometimes partially block the air passages in your nose. That makes you snore loudly, and may contribute to a condition called "sleep apnea." If you get braces you can avoid this possibility.
  

Contest Sweepstakes Deadline Extended

About a month ago we announced our new $2,500 sweepstakes. The goal was to achieve 1,000 fans by May 15 and we would award some lucky patient with $2,500 to go toward an orthodontic treatment from Buckman Orthodontics.

Well, we're going to be hard pressed to achieve our lofty goal of 1,000, so Dr. Buckman has modified the goal and prize, and most importantly, extended the deadline.

The new information is as follows:

• 1,000 fans on Facebook
  
• $1,500 Grand Prize to winner
• June 15, 2010 deadline

Tell all your friends about our Facebook page and have them join so we can give away the $1,500 toward an orthodontic treatment in June.