Many people believe that the only thing crooked teeth affects is their physical appearance. The idea of getting orthodontic treatment to achieve straight teeth is, therefore, assumed to only be for cosmetic reasons. But this is not true.
Fixing the appearance of the teeth is possible through a wide range of orthodontic treatments. These treatments have evolved over the years from basic metal braces to ceramic braces and lingual braces, which are much more hidden. While these treatments will help get your teeth straightened if they are crooked and unaligned, they also serve other functions that are more health-related than cosmetic. In this article, we consider the non-cosmetic benefits of getting orthodontic treatment and why it is a sound decision for oral and overall health.
Why Straight Teeth is Healthy
- Evenly distributed pressure on teeth
Crooked teeth have been proven medically to affect the pressure exerted on and by the teeth. When your teeth are uneven, misaligned, or crooked, it results in unequal pressure distribution in the mouth. In severe cases, this leads to jaw misalignment and may result in intense pain in the face and neck, as well as varying intensities of headaches.
The only solution to this sort of discomfort is to have straight teeth. Having straight teeth ensures that the pressure in the mouth is well distributed; and that there is no harmful pressure or weight on the teeth.
- Chewing and Digestion
When someone has crooked or misaligned teeth, the bite-size and chewing will be wrong. This is because the bite is misplaced. As such, chewing food may be difficult. When food is not masticated correctly in the mouth, larger chunks go down to the digestive system. This may pose a difficulty with digestion.
Crooked teeth make it harder to chew food thoroughly, and getting orthodontic treatment will help fix this and aid in easier digestion.
- Hygiene
Keeping the teeth clean is a primary hygiene issue, and one would expect it to be seamless. Having crooked teeth makes cleaning your teeth very tedious. More often than not, it will be hard for someone with very misaligned teeth to reach all the corners of the mouth that need to be cleaned.
This problem could lead to gum decay and disease as well as cavity issues. This means that correcting crooked teeth increases your chances against gum or teeth infections that may arise from the difficulty in cleaning the teeth.
- Speech Improvement
Speech patterns are a result of the movement of the tongue in the mouth and against the teeth. Therefore, if the teeth are misaligned, crooked, or clustered, speech becomes labored.
Misaligned and crooked teeth will most likely cause speech impediments, and in such cases, a visit to the orthodontist can help fix the problem and improves self-confidence.
Asides from the reasons listed above, correcting crooked and misaligned teeth will make it easier to detect gum diseases early on. Orthodontic treatment will also fix the teeth-grinding issues that may affect sleep and wear out the teeth and gums. If you previously had any doubts about the usefulness of orthodontic treatment, this should be enough reason for you to know how helpful it is.
Orthodontic treatment is beneficial for both your oral and overall health.
Beauty Smile Orthodontics provides a range of orthodontic treatment options to clients, including braces, Invisalign, and more. Contact us here to explore the best treatment option for you or your loved ones.