If you're considering straightening your teeth, in addition to the aesthetic benefits, you'll also enjoy several oral health advantages. Here's what you should know.
How Straight Teeth Improve Your Oral Health
Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to keep clean with routine brushing and flossing. When teeth are crooked or overlap, it's harder to properly remove plaque and bacterial buildup. When you can't keep your teeth clean, you're more susceptible to problems like gum disease or tooth decay.
Straightening your teeth also improves your bite alignment. When your bite is correctly aligned, it's easier to chew and eat your food, which can improve digestion.
A correctly aligned bite also protects your jaw joint (TMJ) from discomfort and dysfunction. When your TMJ isn't functioning properly, you're more susceptible to developing a painful condition known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Invisalign® in DUMBO
At Leaf Dental, we're proud to offer clear aligners with Invisalign to our patients. Invisalign straightens teeth with discretion and without the hassle of wearing braces.
Aligners are smooth, comfortable to wear, and removable for eating, brushing, and flossing.
To learn more about Invisalign, contact our team at (347) 699-5918 and book an evaluation with one of our dentists.