Crooked or misaligning bites can lead to various dental health problems, including gum disease, tooth decay and jaw stress that leads to TMJ/TMD syndrome.
Correcting these issues can reduce your risk of gum disease, help ease jaw pain and eliminate more extensive dental treatment down the line. Corrective orthodontic treatments like braces may also provide other advantages, including improved chewing and speech.
Improved Oral Hygiene
Misaligning of teeth and jaw irregularities can result in numerous dental health issues, from tooth decay and gum disease to TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). Braces provide gradual shifts that align your smile for improved function as well as aesthetics.
Straighter teeth make it easier for you to brush and floss more efficiently, decreasing the risk of plaque buildup. Furthermore, their elimination eliminates tight spaces where bacteria hide from brushing or flossing – decreasing your risk for gingivitis and periodontal disease.
If your teeth are crowded together, dental plaque can easily hide in tight crevices between each tooth, increasing your risk for cavities and decreasing oral health issues in general. Orthodontic treatment will correct those overlapping surfaces to stop plaque build-up and decrease future oral health concerns. Brushing and flossing techniques along with regular visits to your dentist are all ways you can maintain a healthier mouth and keep that straight smile! With proper care your new straight smile should stay looking its best throughout its lifespan!
Improved Chewing
Braces provide numerous advantages for oral health. Their primary use lies in aligning crookedness to facilitate chewing and digestion of food more easily; additionally, proper alignment helps avoid jaw stress or headaches associated with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders.
Slightly misaligning or crowding teeth together can create tight spaces that become breeding grounds for bacteria that increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, further compounded by misalignments in bite. Furthermore, misalignments may place additional pressure on certain teeth resulting in premature wear-and-tear, making them more prone to cavities and other dental issues than they would be with an even bite alignment.
Braces can help ensure that the upper and lower teeth are aligned properly, helping reduce or even eliminate these problems. In severe cases of overcrowding, two-phase orthodontic treatment might be required: first widening the palate during childhood before all permanent teeth have come through; once all permanent teeth have arrived in full growth phase 2, treatment continues in its second stage to correct bite alignment.
Improved Speech
At first, some individuals may experience a short lisp that usually resolves within days as their braces apply pressure to their teeth and exert more force upon them – this often means speech improves and articulation becomes clearer as time goes on.
Many speech issues arise from misalignments of teeth and jaw structures, and orthodontic treatments can effectively correct such issues. Furthermore, this treatment improves oral functions like chewing and brushing more efficiently while simultaneously relieving strain on some teeth.
No matter which treatment option you select, it may cause some temporary changes in speech as you adjust to having appliances in your mouth. While these initial difficulties might seem intimidating at first, they shouldn’t deter you from seeking treatment as its long-term advantages are substantial. With patience and practice you will overcome them and reap the rewards of having straight teeth both personally and professionally – not forgetting how empowering it will be to boost your self-esteem!
Improved Self-Esteem
Studies have demonstrated that children and teenagers with visible dental issues can become targets of bullying, significantly undermining their self-esteem. Orthodontic treatment helps correct these issues by making teeth look their best while also increasing self-esteem in the process.
Modern braces are small and discreet, making them less noticeable and more comfortable to wear. Furthermore, modern materials apply gentle pressure over time – this makes modern braces a superior orthodontic solution than traditional metal ones.
Crammed teeth make it hard to properly care for them, increasing your risk of tooth decay. Fixing these issues with braces creates space between each tooth, preventing cavities and encouraging a healthy smile. Braces also treat overbites and underbites which may contribute to jaw pain, headaches, gum disease and bruxism – providing an important investment in both health and appearance of smile.
