If you’re considering Invisalign or traditional braces, one of your main concerns is probably your smile’s aesthetics. No one can blame you for that – many patients find it difficult to feel confident in their teeth when they’re crooked. But did you know straightening your pearly whites can also benefit your long-term oral health? If you need more reasons to start your orthodontic treatment today, here are four advantages to consider!
#1: Improved Digestion
What on earth do your teeth have to do with your stomach? The first step in the digestion process is actually chewing your food. Proper chewing makes it easier for your body to break down your meals and absorb nutrients. But if your teeth are crooked, you might not be able to chew thoroughly, leading to poor nutrition and stomach issues. Truly, your oral and general health are closely connected!
#2: Better Oral Hygiene
Misaligned pearly whites sometimes overlap with their neighbors or form nooks and crannies that are difficult to clean. Once your teeth are straightened out, though, you’ll be able to brush and floss with ease!
#3: Jaw Pain Relief
Long physics lesson short, crooked teeth exert more pressure on your jawbone than straight teeth. Over time, this can over-strain your TMJ (the joint that connects your upper and lower jaw) and result in chronic jaw pain. Oftentimes, patients with TMJ disorders experience significant relief after orthodontic treatment.
#4: Less Wear and Tear
This benefit also has to do with physics. Misaligned teeth distribute chewing pressure unevenly, which can increase enamel erosion. In other words, daily wear and tear is more likely to do more damage to your pearly whites when they’re crooked. Straightening them out can correct how pressure is distributed and help prevent accelerated deterioration.
As you can see, Invisalign or traditional braces can have a positive long-term impact on your general and oral health. With this type of treatment, you truly get the best of both worlds: improved aesthetics and improved quality of life!
About the Practice
As a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Derek Chan and Dr. Josephine Yip seamlessly combine their unique skills to provide patients at Sweet Family Dentistry with comprehensive services. Dr. Chan, for example, is Invisalign certified, while Dr. Yip is a member of the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Orthodontic Society. If you or your loved one would like to benefit from having straighter teeth, this duo would be happy to help with their specialized knowledge! To contact their office, call 972-905-0340.