Some patients believe that the goal of orthodontic treatment is only to obtain straight teeth and an acceptable esthetic click here appearance. However, the medical truth is that orthodontic treatment is both a functional and esthetic therapy at the same time, and the two cannot be separated.
In many cases, patients notice a clear improvement in the appearance of the front teeth after the first six or seven months of treatment. The teeth appear aligned, harmonious, and visually pleasing. At this point, some patients assume that the treatment is complete and ask: why do we continue orthodontic treatment when the result already looks excellent?
The problem is not only the appearance of the teeth
What the patient does not see is that visual alignment of the teeth does not necessarily mean that the bite is correct. An improper bite, even if it is not visibly noticeable, may cause real long-term problems, such as:
Difficulty or discomfort during eating and chewing
Jaw muscle fatigue
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)
Headaches or jaw pain with frequent use
Abnormal tooth wear over time
More precisely, the teeth may look beautiful, but they are not functioning properly.