Reasons to be Thankful for a Straight Smile
By: drprice | Sunday, November 15th, 2020 | Invisalign
Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Uneven, crooked teeth. It’s not that bad, right? Actually, it can be. We often talk about the value of a straight smile as it relates to cosmetics. It’s no secret that a straight smile can make a person more confident than if they had crooked, overlapping teeth. Studies also point to the social and professional rewards of having an attractive smile. But is that the only thing we’re concerned with when we talk about reasons to seek teeth-straightening? Not at all! Here, we point out a few other reasons to want your teeth to be aligned.
Straight teeth are:
- Easier to care for. When teeth are turned or overlapping, it can be frustrating trying to reach those nooks and crannies. Even a trained hygienist has to take extra steps to get into these places and flush out debris and bacteria. When teeth are aligned as they should be, brushing and flossing get that much easier. They also gain greater effectiveness.
- Better for the gums. The gums and the teeth go together. When teeth are not aligned, the gums can be affected in two ways. First, debris that collects in hard-to-reach places causes inflammation in the superficial gum tissue. This inflammation can cause the gums to weaken and pull away from teeth, leading to full-blown infection. Another way that misaligned teeth can affect the gums is to place too much stress on them when biting down. The excess stress also contributes to gum recession and infection.
- Happier teeth. Teeth that are aligned work together more efficiently to disperse the force of biting and chewing. Crooked teeth don’t fit as they should against opposing teeth, which can cause unnecessary and excessive friction. This can wear teeth down more quickly than would occur if teeth were aligned.
We Make it Easy to Get a Straight Smile
Dr. Price is a Premier Invisalign provide in Northern Virginia. In our Burke office, we have helped many people get the straight smile they have wanted. With that straight smile comes improved confidence and better oral health. To learn more about Invisalign, schedule your consultation with us at (703)-935-2879.
