It's a common assumption that orthodontic treatment is performed merely for the esthetic improvements of straighter teeth. Esthetics is an important component in considering orthodontic treatment and facial appearance can certainly be improved as the result of creating a harmonious relationship between the teeth, jaws, and face. Orthodontic treatment can also help alleviate a host of other dental
problems, such as: poor hygiene as a result of crowded teeth, periodontal issues due to occlusal trauma (tooth injury) from mal-posed teeth, inadequate chewing due to skeletal and dental imbalance, bruxing (tooth grinding) habits as well as temporo-mandibular (TMJ) joint stress due to bite discrepancies.