Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it\u2019s his smile that grabs the attention. \u201cThe first thing\u2026 that an audience notices is your smile; it\u2019s what really connects you as a person to them,\u201d Michael told an interviewer.<\/p>\n
He attributes his audience-pleasing smile to several years of orthodontic treatment as a teenager to straighten misaligned teeth, plus a lifetime of good oral care. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful that I did it,\u201d he said about wearing orthodontic braces. \u201cIt was so beneficial. And\u2026 looking at the path I\u2019ve chosen, it was life-changing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Orthodontics \u2014 the dental subspecialty focused on treating malocclusions (literally \u201cbad bites\u201d) \u2014 can indeed make life-changing improvements. Properly positioned teeth are integral to the aesthetics of any smile, and a smile that\u2019s pleasing to look at boosts confidence and self-esteem and makes a terrific first impression. Studies have even linked having an attractive smile with greater professional success.<\/p>\n
There can also be functional benefits such as improved biting\/chewing and speech, and reduced strain on jaw muscles and joints. Additionally, well-aligned teeth are easier to clean and less likely to trap food particles that can lead to decay.<\/p>\n
The Science Behind the Magic<\/strong><\/p>\n There are more options than ever for correcting bites, but all capitalize on the fact that teeth are suspended in individual jawbone sockets by elastic periodontal ligaments that enable them to move. Orthodontic appliances (commonly called braces or clear aligners) place light, controlled forces on teeth in a calculated fashion to move them into their new desired alignment.<\/p>\n The \u201cgold standard\u201d in orthodontic treatment remains the orthodontic band for posterior (back) teeth and the bonded bracket for front teeth. Thin, flexible wires threaded through the brackets create the light forces needed for repositioning. Traditionally the brackets have been made of metal, but for those concerned about the aesthetics, they can also be made out of a clear material. Lingual braces, which are bonded to the back of teeth instead of the front, are another less visible option. The most discrete appliance is the removable clear aligner, which consists of a progression of custom-made clear trays that reposition teeth incrementally.<\/p>\n How\u2019s that for a disappearing act?!<\/p>\n If you would like more information about orthodontic treatment please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can also learn more about the subject by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine article \u201cThe Magic of Orthodontics<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it\u2019s his smile that grabs the attention. \u201cThe first thing\u2026 that an audience notices is your smile; it\u2019s what really connects you as a person to them,\u201d Michael told an interviewer. … Continue Reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[22,2,23],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=263"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":600,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263\/revisions\/600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.dpswebservices.com\/mangrovebaydentistry.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}