{"id":54,"date":"2014-04-14T18:59:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T18:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/14\/the-importance-of-orthodontic-treatment-from-jl-dental-in-arnold-mo\/"},"modified":"2014-04-14T18:59:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-14T18:59:00","slug":"the-importance-of-orthodontic-treatment-from-jl-dental-in-arnold-mo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/14\/the-importance-of-orthodontic-treatment-from-jl-dental-in-arnold-mo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment from JL Dental in Arnold, MO"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3SnvRNRHhOA\/UzXHQGYMP7I\/AAAAAAAAADo\/tfKe7TZIt24\/s1600\/shutterstock_155143982.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3SnvRNRHhOA\/UzXHQGYMP7I\/AAAAAAAAADo\/tfKe7TZIt24\/s1600\/shutterstock_155143982.jpg\" height=\"170\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Straight teeth and a symmetrical smile are widely considered to be attractive features, but did you know that there are a substantial number of other benefits to having crooked teeth corrected? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/\">JL Dental<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/contact-us.html\">Arnold, MO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/meet-the-mears.html\">Drs. Jonathan and Laura Mears<\/a> specialize in helping teens and adults achieve the healthier, more beautiful smiles they want and deserve with comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontic treatment<\/a>solutions. <o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Orthodontic Treatment for Healthier Teeth and Gums<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div>While many patients tend to focus on the cosmetic role that <b>orthodontic treatment <\/b>plays, straightening your teeth actually helps improve and preserve your oral health. Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to clean and leave less room for bacteria and plaque to accumulate. Crowded teeth can be difficult to thoroughly clean, even with regular brushing and flossing. <o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At <b>JL Dental<\/b>, our experienced, skilled dentists understand that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to restorative, cosmetic, and <b>orthodontic<\/b> treatment. That\u2019s why we treat each and every one of our patients as an individual, catering to their unique needs with a variety of services with one goal in mind: your optimal oral health and wellbeing. We offer both traditional <b>orthodontic braces<\/b>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/clearcorrect.html\">ClearCorrect<\/a>clear plastic aligners, giving our patients the advantage when it comes to teeth-straightening treatments. <o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Schedule Your Consultation Today<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div>Whether your child needs <b>orthodontic braces<\/b> to correct misaligned or crowded teeth, or you\u2019re interested in <b>ClearCorrect clear braces<\/b>for yourself, <b>Drs. Laura and Jonathan Mears<\/b> want to help! At your one-on-one consultation in our <b>Arnold, MO<\/b> <b>family dental practice, <\/b>we\u2019ll assess your teeth, gums, and overall oral health to determine which <b>orthodontic treatment <\/b>best suits your needs and lifestyle. We also proudly serve patients from families in the nearby areas of <b>Barnhart, Oakville, Imperial<\/b>, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> today to reserve your appointment. We can\u2019t wait to become your partners in your journey to a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing smile!<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Straight teeth and a symmetrical smile are widely considered to be attractive features, but did you know that there are a substantial number of other benefits to having crooked teeth corrected? At JL Dental in Arnold, MO, Drs. 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