When you think of reasons for straightening teeth, you probably imagine the result to be a more attractive smile. However, straight teeth are also very important for the health of your mouth too. If teeth are not well aligned, various teeth straightening procedures using braces in West Malling can help.
The major reason straight teeth are important is because problems with your bite can cause pain and structural problems with the jaw. These conditions will almost always lead to pain in the mouth and can even lead to problems with eating and speaking.
When the bite is not correctly aligned, the teeth will wear down more quickly and will be under more stress than teeth that are part of a well-aligned smile. This stress will almost certainly lead to dental problems, such as chipped, worn or cracked teeth.
In addition, crooked teeth are more difficult to clean and therefore more prone to infection than straighter teeth. Bacteria, food particles and plaque can become lodged or develop in places that are hard to reach with a toothbrush or dental floss.
Straight teeth are essential for successful oral health. If you have wonky teeth or problems with your bite, Dr Yasmin George here at One Smile Oral Care can provide you with a remedy. She is a very experienced dentist with a special interest in providing braces in West Malling and has provided hundreds of brilliant teeth straightening results.
Can I achieve straight teeth inconspicuously?
An increasingly popular option for discreet teeth straightening is Invisalign. Invisalign braces in West Malling can be used for a variety of different dental issues such as: overlapping teeth, wide gaps in teeth, cross bite, overbite and bite irregularities. Invisalign are known as ‘invisible braces’. This is because they look less obvious compared to traditional fixed metal braces, which are sometimes viewed as unattractive.
Patients will replace their aligners every 7-10 days to gently reposition the teeth. Invisalign braces in West Malling are removable and can be taken out when eating, drinking and brushing your teeth. This is designed to make life a lot easier for patients, as they no longer must worry about food debris getting stuck in the braces or brushing around the wires.