Straight teeth are healthier teeth.
Straight teeth give you a beautiful, confident smile. But it’s not just the looks. If left untreated, misaligned teeth may lead to oral health risks in the future. Proper teeth alignment supports effective oral hygiene that promotes better dental and overall health.1
Talk to your doctor about the health implications of misaligned teeth
Misaligned teeth or jaws can lead to a wide range of different problems – or sometimes cause no problems at all. This will depend on the type of misalignment and how severe it is.
Misaligned teeth are harder to clean, and the affected teeth may become wobbly, tooth decay or gum disease2 may develop, and the teeth may be more prone to damage if you have an accident.3 Severe misalignments can affect things like eating, drinking and speaking, or cause breathing problems.4
Are you experiencing any of the following?
- Discoloration of teeth in crowded areas
- Inflammation and bleeding gums
- Receding gums2
- Wobbly teeth3
- Teeth chipping or wearing5
- Jaw or muscle pain or headaches5
- Food getting caught between teeth
- Tooth sensitivity6
- Difficulty flossing
- Self-consciousness when smiling for photos
- Indentations at the gum line
These may be the symptoms of an abnormal teeth alignment or what doctors call “malocclusion”
Improved hygiene and less wear and trauma
Properly aligned teeth provide easier brushing and flossing and hence may reduce plaque retention, tooth decay, and the risk of gum disease. Aligned teeth may reduce the risk of tooth chipping, breaking, and wear, which can require expensive procedures to repair. Proper alignment also reduces stress on the jawbone and joints. Fixing a bad bite improves your smile and your health.7 Good tooth alignment improves function and self-cleaning and support effective oral hygiene, because mechanical tooth cleaning can only be effective where it reaches the tooth.
Want to learn more?
Ask your doctor what’s better for oral health when you are straightening teeth – Invisalign treatment or braces
Good tooth alignment improves function and self-cleaning and support effective oral hygiene, because mechanical tooth cleaning can only be effective where it reaches the tooth. Compared to traditional braces, patients treated with Invisalign clear aligners have better oral health:1,8,9
- Less plaque
- Less gingivitis
- Less pocket depth
