Even though some of us mistakenly believe that the benefits of perfectly aligned teeth are just cosmetic, that misconception cannot be further from the truth. The fact that a set of aligned teeth allows us to smile with confidence is just an added bonus because the health benefits are far more important. There is a reason, after all, as to why dentists advise parents of young children to give them braces as soon as possible. Don’t worry if you did not get braces as a child, though, because there are perfectly practical and highly effective clear braces that you can use to straighten your teeth even today. As to why you would want to, consider the following health benefits.
There is a Significantly Lower Risk of TMJ in People with Perfectly Aligned Teeth
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) are all products of a misaligned jaw and in most cases, malocclusions. This is not to say that you will inevitably develop a temporomandibular joint disorder just because you have a malocclusion, but the chances are quite high. TMJs cause:
- Severe headaches and earaches.
- Consistent, sharp pain around the jawbones (particularly the joints)
- Insistent pain in and around the muscles surrounding the jawlines and facial pain.
- Painful chewing, or even complete inability to chew for short or long durations (locked jaw).
Even if you did not get your braces as a child, don’t take the risk and contact ALIGNERCO to straighten your teeth at home. They will lead you through every step of the way, their services cost a fraction of what the orthodontist will charge you, and the invisible braces from ALIGNERCO don’t even have to be on 24-hours a day. ALIGNERCO even has a monthly payment plan to make teeth straightening a delightfully affordable treatment option for anyone.
Lowered Risk of Tooth Decay
We think of children when someone mentions tooth decay, but older generations have a much higher rate of tooth decay. On top of that, their cases are often a lot more severe because, unlike children, their (milk) teeth will not fall out and regrow. Even the most diligent person may not be able to brush their teeth properly if they have a severe case of malocclusion. As a result, the uncleaned portions will begin to harbor bacterial plaque. Once the plaque hardens, the tooth will eventually become a very painful problem to deal with.
Lowered Risk of Gum Disease
Give it enough time and the infection will reach your gums, and then your jawbone. The first stage can be identified easily with symptoms such as inflamed, red gums, increased tooth sensitivity, tooth decay, tooth pain, cavities. At this stage, it is called gingivitis. Once the gums start bleeding and tooth/gum pain becomes a constant companion in your life, that’s when you have allowed it to become a severe case of periodontitis.
By now, it should be clear that straightening our crooked teeth is not an entirely cosmetic procedure, but more often than not, a necessary dental treatment, even for adults. If you get to sport a perfect smile in the process though, that would be a very welcome bonus of course!
