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Braces aren’t just about correcting your smile — although that’s clearly important. It’s also vital to know the health reasons for getting braces.
They range from how teeth can be misaligned to what those misalignments can cause.
The primary reasons for getting braces are to correct a misaligned bite or handle spacing issues with teeth. These break down as follows:
Now that you know the many ways a bite can be misaligned, let’s look at the health issues these misalignments can cause. You may be surprised at how much your bite alignment affects your health!
As we’ve mentioned, it’s harder to brush and floss misaligned teeth. This can cause more cavities and the need for dental work, like fillings and root canals. Plus, bacteria and plaque can cause your gums to recede, bleed, or become swollen. If left untreated, this can lead to tooth loss — and dentures later in life.
When your bite is out of alignment, your jaw muscles have to work harder than they should. This can cause jaw pain, headaches, fatigue, sinus pain, and muscle spasms. If left untreated, this can also develop into TMJ, which can be incredibly painful to the jaw and surrounding muscles and ligaments.
Misaligned teeth can cause your jaw to be improperly positioned, which can reduce the size of your airway and lead to breathing problems. Often, this means breathing from your mouth, which can develop into snoring and more serious sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea.
Problems like whistling when you talk, lisping, slurring your speech, or stuttering can all result from misaligned teeth. This is often because of an abnormal teeth-tongue placement. An overbite is a common cause of lisping — and an open bite, large spaces between teeth, or excessive tooth wear can all affect speech clarity.
When you have misaligned teeth — particularly an open bite — it becomes difficult to bite into things or chew food properly. This may cause you to remove certain healthy foods from your diet altogether. Also, not chewing food thoroughly can lead to digestive issues like bloating, stomach pain, or gas.
Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body — and if your mouth isn’t healthy, it can lead to disease in other areas. A misaligned bite can lead to bad oral health and, eventually, gum disease. And gum disease has been linked to many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, pneumonia, and more.
Mental health is just as important as physical health — and a straight, beautiful smile can improve your self-esteem. Studies show that dental disorders, including misaligned teeth, had a major impact on how people perceived their level of attractiveness. And that lack of confidence then affected their quality of life in every area, including careers and relationships.
We know — we’ve shared a LOT of information about the health reasons to get braces, and it may be a bit overwhelming.
The good news is that braces can resolve any misalignment, and improve so many aspects of your health in the process.
Plus, getting braces may be easier and more affordable than you think. It starts with a free, no-obligation consultation with our Board-Certified Orthodontist, Dr. David Taylor.
Your consultation begins with a thorough examination and a precise assessment of your oral health. We then take the time to explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and make sure you’re comfortable with your care.
A Perfect Smile Orthodontics serves McAllen and the entire Rio Grande Valley.
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A beautiful smile is not only aesthetic, it also promotes good health. Straight and evenly spaced teeth are easier to keep clean, providing better oral health. Properly aligned teeth chew more efficiently, which can aid in digestion.
Ideally aligned teeth create a more perfect bite, which can reduce stress, headaches, and strain on your supporting bone and tissue.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that cause not only tooth decay but also eventual gum disease and tooth loss.
When left untreated, many orthodontic problems become worse, contributing to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints, which can result in chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck. Treatment by a specialist to correct the original problem is often less costly than the additional dental care required to treat more serious problems that can develop in later years.
“Dr. T & the whole staff are amazing, warm & caring environment. I get to see my baby smile now. Shes has gained so much confidence since starting treatment. Love you all & thank you so much.” -Cassandra W
These are just some reasons we’re the best orthodontist in the Rio Grande Valley.
But don’t just take our word for it. Read our reviews, then come in and find out how easy it can be to get a perfect smile!
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your orthodontic health. Simply call us at 956.630.6166, or complete the form below and we'll get back to you.
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Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your orthodontic health.
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