The best orthodontic treatment options for people of all ages are traditional metal braces, transparent braces, and Invisalign® aligners. Patients should consider the length of therapy, cost, and inconvenience before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Those who wear braces must take better care of their oral health, go to the dentist or orthodontist more frequently and be responsible. Yet, we firmly feel that braces have far more benefits than drawbacks.
Of course, receiving orthodontic care gives you a straighter, more attractive smile, but those aren’t the only advantages. Discover the top six advantages of orthodontic treatment by reading on.
Healthier Gums and Teeth
Crowding, Gaps, and other malocclusions cause issues for many people to have more issues with their oral health. This is because it is harder to clean and brush when these issues are present. Food particles can easily get stuck in these as well. When teeth are correctly spaced, it is much easier to clean in between them, and brushing and flossing are more successful.
Improved Appearance
One of the main reasons that people look at orthodontics is to improve their overall smile. Your smile is the first thing that people see when you walk into a room. It should be straight, bright, and radiant. However, most of us are not blessed with such a smile.
Many people notice they are much more confident when they have a great smile. Your smile directly affects your self-esteem, which can be huge in the game of life. When we have more confidence, we tend to achieve more things and have a better overall life in general. Orthodontics can help you achieve that by improving your smile and giving you the confidence you may have never had.
Removal of Speech Impediments
Speech difficulties are a significant factor in patients with orthodontic issues. This can lead to even more self continuous. Furthermore, this could cause someone to avoid social situations and dread speaking in front of others.
Orthodontic problems, including overbites and gaps, can lead to lisps and other speech problems like whistling. Some other issues can be slurred speech because it is harder to pronounce some letters and words. Sometimes these issues can be resolved using only braces, but speech therapy may also be required in other circumstances.
Help from Jaw Pain
TMJ issue is characterized by headaches, popping in the jaw, and pain in the jaw joints. There are a few reasons that people develop TMJ issues, such as:
- A physical injury
- Arthritis
- Immune disorder
- Infections
- Stress
- Teeth Grinding
The temporomandibular joints may experience increased wear and tear due to dental misalignment. Orthodontics can enhance a patient’s looks as well as their quality of life by helping with TMJ dysfunction.
Improved General Health
There is a strong connection between dental health and general wellness. As a result, orthodontic disorders frequently result in problems with general health as well when they affect oral health. Because germs from oral disease can travel through the circulatory system to other parts of the body, gum disease is very dangerous. Individuals with untreated gum disease run the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, premature birth, and other conditions.
Braces can reduce a person’s likelihood of experiencing certain health problems by improving how they can care for their oral health. When teeth are better aligned, they are easier to clean and thus have fewer oral health issues.
Helps with Digestion
Your teeth are used for cutting and grinding food. If your teeth are not properly aligned, they cannot break down the food you need. This can hinder digestion. With proper alignment, the teeth can break down food better, thus improving your digestion.
If you are looking to improve your smile and oral health with orthodontics, Eicon Dental offers various family dentistry options for the whole family. We take the time to go over what your situation is and how we should best approach it. This can be through traditional braces or through, Invisalign® aligners, or transparent braces. Each option has its own benefits that work best for various reasons. If you should have questions, reach out at 480-921-2434 today to find out more.
We are happy to discuss with you the various solutions to help you improve the alignment of your teeth. Don’t go another day hiding your smile, get the smile you will love with Eicon Dental Services today!