Braces

Straightening your teeth has more than just aesthetic advantages and it is important to understand its benefits and advantages. Here is a list some of the benefits of straight teeth, and using braces to get them:

Gives you healthier gums – When teeth are too widely spaced or crowded, they don’t cleans properly, food get stuck between them and often become inflamed and red. These characteristics not only look bad, they’re a sign of periodontal disease.
Straightening your teeth helps the gums fit more securely around the teeth, creating the strongest defense against periodontal problems.

Makes teeth easier to clean – Crowded teeth are much more difficult to floss, which can lead to plaque buildup and eventually tooth decay. The inability to remove all the food caught in the brackets and wires of metal braces can also lead to a similar
outcome.

Prevents abnormal tooth wear – Crowded teeth often cause one or more teeth to jut out, which rub against the opposing teeth. Over time, this leads to an inefficient chewing function and can cause undue wear to tooth enamel.\

Decreases your risk of tooth injury – Crowded, protruding upper teeth are more likely to be broken in the event of an accident.

Decreases headaches or neck pain – Crooked teeth place excessive stress on the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. This can also be a sign of a jaw
misalignment, which can lead to chronic headaches as well as face or neck pain.

Improves self-esteem and happiness – An important component of your overall health is your mental health. Numerous studies have shown that having a better looking smile increases the amount you smile, which in turn leads to various health benefits, including lower stress and improved cognition.

Improves overall health – The tooth decay and gum disease associated with crooked teeth are caused by decay. Left untreated, this bacteria can lead to mouth sores, bleeding gums and possible tooth loss.

Teeth can be straightened with either braces or Invisalign.

Here at Central Dental we use TP-braces and Invisalign, both of which use cutting edge technology for more gentle tooth movement and precision.