Orthodontic treatment, such as braces or Invisalign, can address a variety of dental problems that can affect overall oral health. These problems, such as misaligned teeth and bite issues, can cause issues with the teeth and gums, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Orthodontic treatment can straighten the teeth and correct bite issues, improving overall oral health and appearance, making it easier to clean the teeth, improving speech and chewing, reducing the risk of dental injuries, and improving self-esteem, facial appearance, sleep, and long-term oral health. Additionally, orthodontic treatment can reduce the risk of tooth wear and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). 

Our patients tell us that they are happy they underwent orthodontic treatment primarily for the way their new smile makes them feel. They like the way their teeth look after they have been straightened, giving them more confidence.

1. Improved oral health: Orthodontic treatment can address a variety of dental problems that can affect overall oral health. Misaligned teeth and bite issues, such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites, can cause problems with the teeth and gums, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. By straightening the teeth and correcting bite issues, braces can help improve overall oral health and prevent these types of issues from developing.
2. Enhanced appearance: Straighter teeth can greatly improve the overall appearance of your smile, boosting your self-confidence and improving your overall appearance. Having straight teeth can make you feel more comfortable smiling and speaking in public, leading to increased self-esteem.
3. Easier to clean teeth: Properly aligned teeth are easier to brush and floss, making it easier to maintain good dental hygiene and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. When the teeth are misaligned, it can be difficult to reach all areas of the mouth when brushing and flossing, leading to an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. By straightening the teeth, it becomes easier to clean all areas of the mouth, helping to maintain good oral health.
4. Improved speech: If you have misaligned teeth or bite issues, it can affect your speech. Braces or Invisalign can help correct these issues and improve your speech by aligning the teeth and correcting bite issues. This can help you speak more clearly and confidently.
5. Improved chewing: Properly aligned teeth can make it easier to chew and digest food, improving your overall digestion and nutrition. When the teeth are misaligned, it can be difficult to chew food properly, leading to difficulty with digestion and potentially causing nutrition problems. By straightening the teeth, it becomes easier to chew food properly, improving digestion and overall nutrition.
6. Reduced risk of dental injuries: Misaligned teeth are more prone to injury, as they may not fit together properly when biting or chewing. This can increase the risk of chipping or breaking a tooth, especially during sports or other physical activities. Dental trauma can occur more frequently with protruding teeth; trauma like small hairline fractures of teeth, chipping or breaking teeth or avulsed teeth (knocking them out entirely). This could cause costly repairs like restoring the teeth with composite fillings, porcelain crowns or veneers, root canals, possible bridges, or dental implants. 
7. Increased self-esteem and confidence: Straighter teeth can improve your overall self-esteem and confidence, as you may feel more comfortable smiling and speaking in public. Having misaligned teeth or bite issues can affect your self-esteem and confidence, as you may feel self-conscious about your appearance. By correcting these issues with braces or Invisalign, you can improve your self-esteem and feel more confident in social situations.
8. Enhanced facial appearance: Braces or Invisalign can help correct imbalances in the jaw, improving the overall appearance of the face. Misaligned teeth and bite issues can cause imbalances in the jaw, leading to an uneven or unbalanced appearance. By straightening the teeth and correcting bite issues, orthodontic treatment can help improve the overall appearance of the face.
9. Improved sleep: Correcting bite issues can help improve sleep, as misaligned teeth can cause problems with breathing and lead to sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. When the teeth are misaligned or there are bite issues, it can affect the way the jaw aligns and closes, leading to problems with breathing during sleep. Correcting these issues with braces or Invisalign can help improve sleep and reduce the risk of sleep disorders.
10. Improved long-term oral health: Straightening the teeth can improve long-term oral health, as it can help prevent future problems with the teeth and jaw. By correcting misalignment issues early on, you can potentially avoid more invasive and expensive dental procedures in the future.
    

Bonus Benefit of Braces or Invisalign

Reduce the risk of temporomandibular joint disorder with braces or Invisalign. Crooked teeth can lead to excess stress or pressure in your jawbone and jaw muscles. Over time, this can result in temporomandibular joint disorder which is characterized by jaw, facial or neck pain, and/or headaches. This risk can be reduced by straightening your teeth with braces or clear aligners, like Invisalign.

Are you ready to actually see your new smile with braces or Invisalign? Are you ready to experience the benefits of orthodontic treatment? We are here for you: give us a call today 205-660-4224 or click below.