We all know that the main reason we invest in braces for ourselves and for our kids is to achieve that Hollywood-worthy set of pearly whites. However, did you know that there are other major benefits to wearing braces that don’t directly involve the aesthetics of your teeth?
Most people who want to get braces are usually not informed about the real health risks associated with crooked and misaligned teeth— as much as we care about the way your mouth looks, we care about your overall health, too.
Aside from the aesthetic value that the end-product of braces offers, there are also a significant number of health benefits associated with getting those braces put in.
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease Prevention
The case may be that your teeth overlap each other, creating very narrow and tight spaces in between when they are crowded and/or crooked. This makes brushing and flossing your teeth effectively a very difficult task to accomplish, which will over time allow plaque and bacteria to build up, leading to tooth decay and gum disease.
One of the primary concerns of orthodontic issues is the increased risk of oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Patients with severely misaligned and/or crooked teeth tend to have natural crevices that act as hiding places for bacteria and food buildup. This ultimately makes it more difficult for an individual to maintain adequate levels of dental hygiene to prevent any sort of oral disease.
Straightening one’s teeth with braces can help eliminate the risks associated with having these hard-to-reach areas in the mouth.
Correcting Speech Difficulties
You may be surprised to learn that your teeth play an integral role in the way you speak. When a patient’s teeth are out of line or lean either too far forward or backward, their patterns of speech can be hindered, which can be a cause of frustration and embarrassment. This is also the case with patients who suffer from an over or underbite— depending on the severity of their teeth/jaw positioning, their annunciation of words can be negatively affected.
Braces are able to readjust the positioning of the teeth and jaw to allow for more comprehensible and articulate speech.
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