Top 4 reasons to have Orthodontic treatment (that aren’t just cosmetic!)
Orthodontic treatment (braces or clear aligners such as Invisalign) can help to correct crooked teeth, malalignment of the jaws and improve the appearance of your smile. The benefits can be cosmetic, but also much more. Did you know that orthodontic treatment can also help with non-cosmetic problems such as jaw pain or problems, difficulty chewing, tooth wear and improved ability to clean teeth (as they are straighter).
Here we will outline the top 4 non-cosmetic reasons to have orthodontic treatment.
- Jaw problems. Malalignment of the teeth and jaw can cause jaw pain and difficulty opening the mouth wide. In some cases it can also cause headaches and neck pain. Correcting jaw malalignment can often help to improve these symptoms.
- Chewing. Some tooth position discrepancies can result in only a few teeth meeting together. This can cause chewing problems as the teeth cannot adequately contact. Problems such as open bites and cross bites can result in poor chewing capacity. Having orthodontic treatment to fix these problems can help to improve teeth contacts, creating better ability to eat and chew.
- Tooth wear. Teeth in poor positions can sometimes wear down in an incorrect manner. Straightening of the teeth, if done early enough, can help to prevent this uneven type of tooth wear. Other detrimental effects such as chipping and breaking of the teeth can be avoided.
- Improved ability to clean (reducing risk of caries and gum disease). Crooked teeth are harder to keep clean. As a result, if more plaque and bacteria are present on the teeth and gums, this can increase the risk of tooth decay or gum disease affecting the teeth. Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean, therefore at less risk of tooth decay or gum disease.
Do you have further questions about orthodontic treatment and how it can benefit you? You can speak to our friendly Claremont dental team on 6143 5655. Appointments can even be booked at your convenience online right here.
