Alborzi Orthodontics - November/December 2019

3 Ways Orthodontic Treatment Improves Your Overall Health IT’S RARELY ‘JUST COSMETIC’

While Invisalign has become one of the most popular orthodontic treatments among patients in recent years (with over 6 million people seeking out its associated benefits), a great number of people still opt out of using Invisalign or any other helpful treatment because they believe that orthodontic care is purely cosmetic. But in most cases, this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When a patient is recommended orthodontic care, rarely is it “only cosmetic.” But since it does get an amazing cosmetic result, people often forget about the important health- based reasons to straighten your teeth. Here are a few of those reasons. Preventing Sleep Apnea For many people, obstructive sleep apnea is the end of a long process beginning before birth. But as it turns out, taking steps

to straighten your teeth helps relieve some of the associated symptoms. When you choose to get braces, you’re improving your bite and jaw. This ensures you have a healthy airway, which leads to less obstruction, irritation, and snoring. Stopping Bone Erosion The placement of your teeth affects how much pressure is placed on your jaw bone while you’re participating in activities like speaking and eating. But, when you have misaligned teeth, too much pressure is placed on certain areas, which slowly erodes the bone. It also means there isn’t enough pressure on other areas, leading to a lack of stimulation. Fortunately, orthodontic treatment can move your teeth back into the right place, so you have the right amount of pressure for a healthy jaw bone.

Reducing Disease and Decay If your teeth are misaligned or crowded too closely together, you’ll have a harder time cleaning out food or debris that can become stuck. Over time, that debris turns into plaque, which is what causes cavities. Furthermore, if you have a difficult time cleaning between your teeth, you face a higher risk of gum disease. While orthodontic treatment can give you the confidence to smile bright, several other benefits come from taking steps to straighten your teeth. If you want more information, we suggest picking up a copy of Dr. Alborzi’s book “A Healthy, Happy Smile: Eight Reasons to Straighten Your Teeth.” It’s a great resource to get started on your journey to a beautiful and healthy smile!

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