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5 Important Benefits of Straighter Teeth
If you cringe when you see your smile in the mirror, you might want to straighten your teeth mainly to improve your appearance. And that’s a perfectly legitimate reason to straighten your teeth. But it’s not the only reason.
Not only does straightening your teeth help you look better, but it provides other crucial benefits. At Smile Design Manhattan in New York City, we love to help patients achieve straighter teeth. Here are five reasons why.
Better oral hygiene
Straight teeth make it much easier to perform your everyday oral hygiene routine. Brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day are much more effective when your teeth are straight and you can properly brush and floss between them.
When your teeth are crooked, bacteria and bits of food can build up in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, increasing your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Improved speech
In addition to their other functions, teeth play a significant role in how you speak. Teeth that are crooked, protrude from your mouth, or have gaps can negatively affect your speech patterns. Straightening your teeth improves the clarity and quality of your speech.
Less damage to your teeth
Crooked or protruding teeth stand a greater chance of chipping, breaking, or cracking if you fall or have an accident. The wear-and-tear on crooked teeth is uneven, so the stress on the teeth migrates to the wrong areas, causing uneven wear, decay, discoloration, and even fractures.
Straighter teeth help distribute pressure more evenly, leading to fewer issues.
More self-confidence
When you know you have a great smile, the trickle-down effects are fantastic. You’re less hesitant to smile and more willing to show people who you really are. Smiling signals confidence; feeling comfortable smiling more could signal good things to come.
Better digestion
Misaligned teeth make chewing food more difficult.
Chewing is the first step in the process of breaking the food you eat into bite-size pieces so you can properly digest it. Crooked teeth could mean you swallow large pieces of food because you can’t chew properly; your digestive system must work harder to break it down.
Poor digestion can lead to unpleasant side effects such as heartburn and stomachache. If your teeth are straight, you have an easier time chewing your food, resulting in better digestion.
At Smile Design Manhattan, we offer Invisalign® clear aligners, a discreet way to straighten teeth. If you’d like to get started enjoying the benefits of straighter teeth, call our Midtown office or book your appointment online today.
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