If you thought that straight teeth are only about that perfect smile, you would be wrong. While straight teeth are attractive, and that perfect smile can boost self-esteem and self-confidence, straight teeth also offer several health benefits. In this article, we’ll talk about the health benefits of straight teeth…
- Straight teeth are linked to better digestion: If you have straight teeth, either naturally or through dental intervention, they are better at chewing food. This is important, as chewing is the beginning of the food digestion process. When you chew properly, it helps speed up the digestion process. Food that has been chewed poorly, makes the stomach and intestines work harder. This can result in you getting less nutrition and suffering from various stomach problems.
- Straight teeth are easier to clean and maintain: Teeth that are too crowded together or too widely spaced apart can become red and inflamed. When your teeth are straight, they are easier to clean and maintain. Crooked teeth make it difficult to brush and floss properly, as it’s harder to get into the crevices.
- Straight teeth result in clearer speech: Your teeth play an important role in your speech. If you have teeth that are crowded, gapped, or protruding from your mouth, this can negatively affect your speech pattern. If you have crooked teeth with difficulty articulating words clearly, you should consult your orthodontist for the right dental solution.
- Straight teeth do not put excess pressure on your joints: With crooked teeth, there is excess pressure on your joints, jaw bone, or gums. Crooked teeth can also result in jaw misalignment. This can result in chronic pain in your neck and face. It can also result in regular headaches. When you straighten your teeth, it aligns them so that your bite works correctly. This enables your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) to move smoothly, without placing any stress on them. Once you straighten your teeth, you will notice fewer headaches and migraines, and you will also find it easier to chew.
- Straight teeth result in fewer chips, cracks, or breaks: Teeth that are crooked or protrude from the mouth are more likely to break or crack if you fall or are in an accident. Also, when you have crooked teeth, it is difficult to maintain good dental hygiene. This weakens your teeth so that they are more likely to crack or break. With crooked teeth, you are also more likely to bite your cheeks and tongue, which could result in painful sores.
- Straight teeth result in less wear and tear: Biting and chewing generate quite a bit of pressure. However, the straighter your teeth, the less wear and tear you place on your teeth, gums, and jaw. Properly aligned teeth can handle chewing and biting without any problems arising. However, if you have bite problems, you will end up putting an excessive amount of stress on your teeth. This can lead to fractures, and even abnormal flattening of the biting surface. This not only looks unattractive, but it can also result in periodontal disease. If you do not straighten your teeth before these problems arise, it could lead to expensive dental work in the future.
- Straight teeth lead to increased self-confidence: If you have imperfect teeth, you are far less likely to smile as compared with people who have straight teeth. This may be because you are embarrassed about your crooked teeth. Smiling is seen as a sign of confidence and so, having an imperfect smile may even hold you back from living the life you deserve.
- Straight teeth help you avoid periodontal disease: Crooked or crowded teeth are very difficult to clean and maintain. Improper dental hygiene can result in redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection in your gums. However, although the gums are generally the first to be impacted, the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone can also be affected. Over time, the infection progresses, causing chronic damage and inflammation to the soft tissue. If you do not consult a dentist straight away, your gums may begin to recede. If still left untreated, bone loss can occur, ultimately resulting in loss of your tooth or teeth.
- Straight teeth can help you avoid abnormal tooth wear: If you have crooked teeth, they rub up against each other in unnatural ways. This can wear down the tooth enamel, ultimately causing a great deal of wear and tear that does not take place with straight teeth.
- Straight teeth improve overall health: Gum disease and tooth decay have been linked to several systemic conditions, ranging from heart disease to strokes. You are more likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth decay if you have crooked teeth, as these are difficult to effectively clean and maintain. When straightening your teeth, you not only care for your teeth and gums, but you care for your entire body.
These are just some of the benefits of having straight teeth. If you have crooked teeth, you should schedule a consultation with your orthodontist. There are several treatments that your orthodontist can recommend for crooked teeth. Some of them include retainers, porcelain veneers, and braces. Braces are of different types and include metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and Invisalign. There are several health benefits of Invisalign, which your orthodontist will explain to you.
While some people have naturally straight teeth, others may need that extra nudge or help when it comes to getting the right alignment of their teeth. At Vistadent, the orthodontic specialty clinic, we care about you and your dental problems.
We understand the benefits of straight teeth and treat each patient holistically as a person. We source the latest and best dental instruments from the United States, Japan, and Germany. We will work with you to give you the straight teeth that you want, by recommending the right treatment for you. So, if you have always wanted those perfectly straight teeth and that million-dollar smile, do not hesitate any longer. Consult Vistadent, and walk away, well satisfied with the result.
For more information about crooked teeth or any other dental problems, as well as other dental procedures, contact Vistadent, the Orthodontic Speciality Clinic, at 040-23388111 or +91 9866572482 or at info@vistadent.net or visit our website at vistadent.net