If you've lived with crooked teeth, you know how difficult it can be to brush and floss teeth that are rotated or overlap. When you can't easily brush and floss your teeth, you're more susceptible to developing common problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Taking care of teeth that are properly aligned is much easier because brushing and flossing are more effective.
The Additional Benefits of Straight Teeth
Besides easier home care, straightening your teeth also offers several other benefits you may not have considered:
- Improved chewing function — With a correctly aligned bite, it's easier and more comfortable to chew and eat your food.
- Healthier jaw joints (TMJ) — Correct bite alignment also impacts TMJ function. Correcting your bite can eliminate TMJ discomfort, such as painful chewing, jaw joint popping, tooth clenching or grinding, or frequent headaches.
- Enhanced speech — Straight teeth can help you better articulate your words.
- Improved aesthetics — Straight teeth equal a beautiful smile.
- Boosted confidence — When you have a lovely smile, you can feel more confident about your interactions with other people.
- Minimal wear and tear — Correctly aligned teeth function in the way they were meant to, meaning less wear and tear and damage.
Orthodontic Treatment at Smilehaus Newmarket
In addition to being a general dental practice, we also offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment at Smilehaus Newmarket for adults and children. This includes traditional braces and clear aligners with Invisalign®.
Comprehensive services, such as orthodontic treatment, make it easy to address all your smile's needs in one convenient location. It also means you'll always work with the dental team you know and trust. You'll also be able to maintain your smile with routine teeth cleanings and exams throughout your treatment, ensuring great results.
Talk with Your Newmarket Dentist
Learn more about orthodontic treatment by talking with our team at (365) 909-3999.