Invisalign offers patients a way to safely and effectively straighten their teeth without the conspicuous and often uncomfortable irremovable metal parts that come with traditional braces. However, Invisalign offers more benefits than just a pretty smile. Here’s how this modern orthodontic treatment can improve your oral and overall health as well as your quality of life.
The Oral Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
A straight smile is much more than just beautiful. Having well-aligned teeth brings a range of benefits for your oral health and the wellness of the rest of your body. The teeth work as a team to share the pressure of chewing, and misalignments can shift the force disproportionately onto a few of them, making them more likely to crack, break, become infected, and be lost. Poorly aligned teeth are also harder to clean, which makes them more likely to develop accumulations of food debris and harmful bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
The Digestive Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
Chewing is the crucial first stage of digestion that pulverizes food and exposes it to enzymes to break it down and make it easier for the body to absorb nutrients later. Misaligned teeth sometimes have difficulty chewing food thoroughly, which can make food harder for the body to process and lead to uncomfortable cases of indigestion or constipation. Well-aligned teeth, on the other hand, can easily chew a wide variety of nutritious and delicious foods, making it easier for patients to get the sustenance they need to maintain a healthy body.
How Straight Teeth Can Relieve Chronic Pain
People with poor dental alignments are more likely to grind their teeth, which can severely chip away at their enamel, make it harder to chew, and lead to infections and early tooth loss. The improper distribution of chewing pressure misalignment causes can also take its toll on the temporomandibular joint that holds the jaw in place, leading to headaches, backaches, neckaches, chronic tension in the jaw, and uncomfortable popping and clicking when moving the mouth.
Invisalign can address all these issues by gradually shifting teeth into better positions using a sequence of customized and virtually invisible clear aligners. Consulting with your dentist can help you find out if this treatment is right for you.
About the Practice
Advanced Dentistry of Alhambra offers the finest oral health services in the area. Led by an experienced team of six skilled dentists, the staff ensures that each patient receives genuine courtesy and comfortable treatments. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as Invisalign treatments. To book your Invisalign consultation, contact the office online or dial (626) 289-6131.