Yes, evenly spaced teeth contribute heavily and favorably to an attractive smile. However, the benefits of straight teeth transcend cosmetics. So, Invisalign® transforms more than the appearance of your smile, promoting our patients’ quality of life and long-term health. As an exceptional provider of holistic dental care, Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry emphasizes the links between oral health and overall systemic health in our approach to partnering with patients in and around Clearwater, Florida.
Straightening teeth: The holistic benefits
Malocclusion or misalignment of the teeth and jaws often originates as the maxillofacial tissues develop. They may erupt through the gums at an angle, sideways, or tilted fashion. Crooked, crowded, gapped, and otherwise misaligned teeth can make you feel less than your best, affecting your emotional well-being and sense of self.
Imbalances between the teeth and your “bite,” how the opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws touch, are also a significant source of mechanical stress. By achieving or restoring a balanced bite with Invisalign® aligner treatment, we can resolve these and other problems, including:
- Chronic migraines, earaches, jaw pain, and other Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)-related symptoms
- Promote comfortable and efficient chewing further to support a healthy, varied, and nutritious diet
- Increased chewing surfaces also support healthy digestion (food can be optimally used to fuel your body)
- Avoid damage caused by excessive and uneven pressure on the teeth; for instance, chips and fractures.
- Since evenly-spaced teeth are easier to clean, the risk of developing destructive conditions like gum disease and dental decay is minimized.
- Straight teeth are also less likely to harbor bacteria, which tend to collect in tight spaces or crevices between crowded or crooked teeth.
- By addressing oral imbalances, healthy respiration and airflow are further promoted to reduce snoring and sleep-disordered breathing.
Invisalign® fits in well with our holistic practice. A comfortable and hassle-free experience is good for our well-being and quality of life throughout treatment. Invisalign® is a comfortable alternative to braces, using removable, clear, smooth, and flexible aligner trays to reposition the teeth. Traditional braces are “fixed” (not removable) to the teeth. They use silver-colored metal brackets and wires to reposition the teeth gradually.
Wearing and caring for aligners is easy; simply pop the aligner in each day. Only take the aligners out when eating, cleaning your teeth, and cleaning the aligner itself as directed by us. Several aligners are needed to treat malocclusion effectively. It is essential to wear each aligner in the correct order for around one to two weeks. The aligners are precisely customized to your mouth, based on technologies that transform scans of your mouth into three-dimensional “models.” These technologies allow us to show you exactly how Invisalign® moves teeth throughout treatment. You can see the results of treatment during your consultation.
To find out more about Invisalign®, call Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry at 727-888-6523.
