Has your crooked smile ever bothered you? Do you hide your teeth for photos? Do you get food stuck in between your teeth? Well, if you ask a dental professional, straightening your teeth is always a good idea. It is not only for aesthetic reasons but from a dental perspective there is a range of benefits such as helping with functionality, relieving jaw and bite issues as well as the oral health benefits of straight teeth.
The factor you might care most about and what everyone else will notice, is the bigger smile you have with you pearly whites all lined up correctly. The boost in confidence we see in patients is unbelievable which patients who used to hide their smile, now beam ear to ear.
The change in functionality is the main reason why you dentist will suggest straightening your teeth. Correcting open bites allows all your teeth to meet. Correcting cross bites allows the molars to meet evenly. Correcting over or under bites improves the placement of the jaw relieving future jaw issues. When too much pressure is asserted on just particular teeth over time you will get issues with those worn teeth, this why an even bite is so important to distribute the pressure.
Straight teeth will improve your overall oral health. With your teeth lined up you can brush them, reaching more of the surface and flossing is more manageable. There aren’t the same food traps compared to crowded teeth where calculus can heavily build in hard-to-reach places. Gum health improves with the enhanced cleaning, which leads to bone levels under the gum staying healthy leading less risk of losing teeth. When contacts between the teeth are easier to the floss, this will also decrease risk of decay forming. All of which will mean fresh breath and healthy teeth for you.
So how do you go about straightening your teeth? The first thing you should do is consult your Dentist and find out what options are best for you. At Lower Templestowe Dental Excellence we offer Traditional fixed wire braces, removable appliances and clear braces. The clear braces options we have are Invisalign and Spark. Both of which have many benefits depending on the patient. If you are ready to take the first big step towards a straight smile, book a consult with us today!