What are the rewards of getting braces?
The availability of barely distinguishable, removable, teeth-correcting appliances is the major reason why adult orthodontics have become some of the most sought after dental treatments by patients. Tray-based braces Windsor address many of the common complaints patients have about conventional fixed metal appliances. Traditional braces can make it a challenge to eat certain foods and can be hard to keep clean and food-free, among other problems.
At our Old Windsor practice we tailor our orthodontic dental care to suit each individual patient, which means we take into consideration a patient’s needs and goals, as well as preferences when prescribing a suitable treatment plan. Here are the many ways braces Windsor can benefit patients.
Top advantages of teeth-correcting devices
There are an overwhelming number of well known benefits to wearing braces Windsor, some of which are highlighted below.
Prevent gum disease
Gum disease is commonly a consequence of not cleaning teeth effectively – food particles and bad bacteria that remain behind cause problems for teeth and gums. Teeth-straightening appliances work to space out teeth, which helps to make the mouth easier to clean. With evenly spaced teeth, patients will find it a whole lot easier to brush and floss, resulting in a healthier, disease-free mouth.
Protect against tooth decay
Not cleaning one’s teeth effectively puts at risk the health of teeth. Bad bacteria and acid accumulation on enamel leads to cavities and eventually, tooth decay. As stated in the post above, managing oral hygiene is much more effective when teeth are properly aligned and evenly spaced.
Linked to improved digestion
Patients with misaligned teeth will find that they experience difficulties in masticatory function – they are unable to chew or grind their food into digestion-friendly pieces. The stomach is able to process tiny bits of food more effectively rather than proportionately large pieces which are more difficult to digest.
Protect against tooth injury
Patients with protruding teeth are more vulnerable to suffering an injury to their teeth should they accidentally fall or receive a knock to the face in a car crash or sports accident. One of the functions of teeth-correcting appliances is to address problems such as protruding teeth, bringing them into desired alignment.
Protect against jawbone erosion
Most patients are aware that they need to protect their teeth and gums, but it is equally important to preserve jawbone quality too. Deterioration of jawbone quality is another serious consequence of ineffective oral hygiene maintenance.
Teeth-straightening appliances improve speech
Misaligned teeth can present speech difficulties, making it a challenge for a patient to pronounce certain sounds clearly. Straightened teeth play an instrumental role in our ability to sound out words.
Correct bad bites
Some patients will find that their upper and lower dental arches don’t align as they should (bad bite). When teeth don’t fit together properly, this can put immense strain on the jaws which can then give rise to other problems including tooth loss. In addition to repositioning teeth, teeth-correcting appliances can also realign dental arches.
For more fascinating benefits of getting braces, get in touch with us at Old Windsor dental clinic to schedule an appointment with one of our very experienced, friendly dentists.
