THE BENEFITS OF STRAIGHT TEETH

Malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) is a common dental problem, and sometimes, it can cause severe problems if not corrected. Having straight teeth is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also improves your overall health.

Some of the benefits of straight teeth include:

• Enhance Facial Aesthetics:

  • Bite misalignments such as an overbite, underbite or crossbite can impact the look of the jaw, lips and face as a whole. By correcting jaw misalignment, orthodontic treatment can help improve facial asymmetry, enhancing overall facial aesthetics

• Improved and Clearer Speech:

  • The ability to produce sounds relies on a combination of your teeth, jaws and tongue. If you have teeth that are crowded, gapped or protruding from your mouth, it can affect your speaking patterns negatively. Orthodontic treatment can help improve speech impediments and positively impact school or work performance

• Keeps Certain Injuries at Bay:

  • When teeth stick out, or protrude, particularly the top front teeth, they’re much more susceptible to injury. Orthodontic treatment can shift the teeth back into their correct places to keep them out of harm’s way.

• Decreases the Risk of Tooth Decay:

  • Straight teeth are easier to clean because you have better access for brushing and flossing. When teeth are crooked and misaligned, there are more places for plaque to hide. When not brushed away, the bacteria in plaque interact with the food you eat to release acids, which eventually can cause cavities. Tooth decay can be expensive to treat and it also may lead to pain and tooth loss.

• Lower Risk of Gum Disease: 

  • When your teeth are easy to keep clean, you can prevent the development of gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis. These conditions can damage tissue (gums) and bone and result in receding gums, bone loss and even tooth loss. 

• Eliminates Uneven Wear and Teeth Grinding:

  • When the teeth don’t come together correctly it may lead to uneven wear of the enamel and small chips or cracking of the teeth. Improving the bite can also be helpful in decreasing teeth grinding habits, known as bruxism.

• Aligns the Jaw to Reduce Aches and Discomfort:

  • When the bite isn’t correct, it may lead to uneven bite forces or stress on the jaw joint, which in turn can cause TMJ pain, headaches and migraines.

• Create a Better Fit for Dental Restoratives:

  • Dental restoratives work to repair or replace teeth that are damaged or missing. Some, such as crowns, must fit over an existing tooth, whereas bridges fit between teeth to fill in a missing area. Most dental restoratives will fit better if your existing teeth are straight and your bite is aligned.