Health Benefits of Straight Teeth With Invisalign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having a straight teeth with an aligned bite have a number of benefits. Most people focus on the cosmetic benefits of a straight smile when it comes to procedures like Invisalign. Straight teeth make you feel more confident and comfortable in social and professional situations, which impacts a lot of your life. What many people don’t consider as often is the health benefits. Think about it. What good is a straight smile if it’s not healthy and clean? Luckily, having a straight smile helps you on your way to a beautiful and healthy smile!

Healthier Teeth and Gums

When your teeth are crowded or spaced out too widely, it can cause problems with your gums. These are also signs of gum disease, so its important to keep your gums as healthy as possible. When your teeth are aligned, it helps your gums fit in more securely with the teeth. This allows you to have the best defense against dental problems. That’s where Invisalign can help. The clear aligners gently move your teeth into place so that your bite is aligned properly.

Easier Cleaning

When you have braces, one of the biggest, and grossest, problems is having to pick out all the food that gets trapped in the brackets and wires. All that excess food sticking around your teeth leads to a buildup of plaque and even tooth decay. Using Invisalign means that cleaning is much easier! Simply remove the trays, and you can floss and brush your teeth without the hassle of using extra cleaning tools, like water picks and flossing threads.

Overall Health

Many people don’t know it, but your oral health has an impact on your overall health. Your teeth and gums can show a lot of signs about how your body is doing. Taking good care of both means you’re probably taking good care of your body, too. However, tooth decay and gum disease are caused by bacteria. If you don’t treat the bacteria, it can cause mouth sores and bleeding gums, bad breath and even tooth loss. These kinds of infections can also lead to more serious illnesses, such as heart disease or diabetes. Correctly aligned teeth from Invisalign can take care of issues caused by an improper bite, chewing difficulties, increased wear on tooth enamel, and jaw problems. Invisalign gives you the confidence of a great smile while also increasing your oral health!

Dental Braces Options

If your teeth aren’t properly aligned, you don’t have that many options. For the most part, you’ll need some type of braces system. Invisalign is an amazing option for straightening your teeth and adjusting your bite without the embarrassment of traditional braces. Those brackets and wires can also be far more painful.

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Dr. Amanda Canto
Dr. Amanda Canto has been sharing her passion for healthy, beautiful smiles since 1989. She is dedicated to developing exceptional relationships with her patients as well as the community in order to educate and enrich those she reaches.