Why have braces?

Never lose an opportunity to smile!
Increased self-confidence
Improved psycho-social image and perception by others
Harmony of the face and jaws to improve appearance and function
Better bite means eating more comfortably and cutting food more efficiently
Straight teeth are easier to clean thereby reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease
Aids speech development and adaptation
Reduced risk of accidental injury to protruding teeth
Avoid complications such as abnormal tooth wear and receding gum in some cases
Elimination of undue stresses on the jaw joints in some cases