Embrace the benefits of braces in Windsor
Braces are usually valued for their aesthetic teeth-straightening properties, but not many people know that they actually benefit our oral health at the same time. Health benefits are not particular to regular braces – they also apply to cosmetic braces as well.
At The Old Windsor Dental Practice, braces in Windsor help patients straighten their teeth, while protecting their oral health. For instance, we rarely link braces with tooth decay protection, but Invisalign does a great job at helping keep your teeth perfectly clean throughout your treatment.
Say goodbye to tooth decay
While it may be harder to brush and floss your teeth properly when you wear metal braces, this is not the case with Invisalign aligners. These aligners are completely removable, helping you to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would.
Teeth straightening can also prevent tooth decay. Crowded, crooked and misaligned teeth are difficult to brush and floss properly, especially in the areas which are hard to reach in the mouth. Straight teeth do not overlap nor create tight spaces, which are hard to clean. As a result, plaque and bacteria do not gather as quickly and your teeth tend to say cleaner for longer.
Braces do not encourage the growth and development of gum disease
Crowded and misaligned teeth can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria, which tend to hide in-between the teeth and gums. Even if you are brushing and flossing your teeth diligently, chances are that you cannot remove all these bacteria and plaque on your own. The problematic alignment and structural composition of crooked teeth allow these bacteria to multiply and they can gradually start affecting the gums. A straighter smile is always easier to keep clean and healthy for longer.
No more digestion problems
Having an aligned bite is also important for your digestion. Thoroughly chewing your food can be difficult with crowded and overlapping teeth. In short, if your teeth are not properly aligned, then you are probably not digesting your food properly. Braces in Windsor can align your bite, straighten your teeth and restore your oral function completely.
To learn more about the many benefits of braces in Windsor, contact us today.
