Orthodontic treatment is the term used for the process of straightening and moving teeth. This treatment is usually performed by orthodontists. It improves the oral appearance and long term health of one’s teeth, gums, and jaw joints.
The advantages of orthodontic treatment are vast. It can improve something as small as a skew tooth or something as grand as chronic headaches due to pressure on teeth. We recommend you consult your local dentist. They will assess your need for orthodontic treatment. The benefits could change your life in more ways than you might think.
Improved Oral Health
When your teeth are skew, your mouth becomes a trap for small bits of food. They become lodged between your teeth and gums. This food then houses a variety of germs and increases the gap for even more food to become trapped as well.
This causes the teeth to get covered in plaque. It increases the chances for cavities or can worsen existing cavities. It gets worse when your gums are under significant strain from skew teeth.
If there are too many teeth in one area, then, you run the risk of gum disease. Probably one of the more distressing symptoms of gum disease is bad breath.
Gum disease leads to gums becoming swollen or receding, making it difficult to chew food. In extreme cases, gum infections could lead to other health issues. These are especially if the infection travels through the bloodstream.
Jaw Issues and Solutions
Orthodontic treatments don’t address the teeth. While the work may be done in the mouth or on the teeth themselves, the advantages are evident into the jaw. When your teeth are skew, it affects how you bite. If your bite is excessively over, it could lead to your teeth wearing out in strange ways. Like any structure, our teeth made to bear a load from a specific angle.
Protecting Your Teeth
The earlier your orthodontist can detect issues, the higher the chances are of treatment success. That is why regular visits with your dental team are encouraged from a very young age. If you solve the problem before it becomes a problem, you protect the teeth from ever having to be pulled.
When it comes to children showing signs of their permanent teeth coming through, the orthodontic treatment creates space. They do so to ensure the teeth can grow in the first place. This saves children from the terror of having corrective surgery on their teeth. The surgery for jaws can be done at a later stage.
Self-Confidence
They say your best accessory is a smile. But when your teeth are skewed and causing a variety of other issues all you want to do is seal your mouth shut. People suffering from gum diseases and bad breath often refrain from initiating conversations.
The advantage here is clear, and orthodontic treatments will sort out any oral insecurities. And you will soon enjoy a life that’s full of confidence.
Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Many patients complain that corrective braces decrease self-confidence. And that is where invisible braces have come to the rescue. Whether it’s your kids in school or you in the office, invisible braces let you be and that’s a big confidence booster in itself.
Especially in case of kids and teenagers, when they are not mature, handling any kind of shaming might hamper their development. These corrective tracks are not as noticed by the naked eye and that’s a big plus. Remember to always consult with your dentist about your options and choose the one that’s best for you.
Less Pain and Frustration
Teeth that are not positioned properly moves against other parts inside the mouth. This causes sores in the mouth. If your teeth rub against your tongue, your tongue will also begin to lose sensitivity. It could even change in shape to accommodate the tooth.
When your tongue or any other part of your mouth is sore, it leads to a loss in appetite, proving to be a hazard to your health. Corrective treatments will improve the oral environment and could also correct speech problems. In some cases, misaligned teeth cause great difficulty in pronouncing certain words.
Digestive Issues
Chewing your food is something you are taught from a young age. And that is because chewing is not only done to avoid choking on your food. The importance lies in action itself. When you chew, signals are sent to your digestive system, signaling them to expect the arrival of food.
If you are eating quickly, and this happens once in a while. Then, your digestive system will be able to handle the situation. It’s the repetitive nature of this that would cause issues within the stomach. It causes stomach problems, weight gain, and abdominal pain during digestion.
After attending McMaster University to obtain his Health Science undergrad degree, Dr. Christopher Sims made his way to Toronto to complete his DDS degree at the University of Toronto. But his education didn’t stop there.
He’s completed a number of additional courses to best serve his patients and be able to educate them too. No matter your age or dental condition Dr. Sims can assist you in a professional manner and loves answering any of your questions or concerns.
Dr. Sims grew up in Grimsby playing basketball, so he’s always up for talking about the Raptors! He’s also a football fan – go Buffalo Bills! In his free time, if he’s not watching a basketball game or football game, you’ll likely find him working out, cooking (got any new recipe ideas?), and of course, spending time with his amazing family.
