Having a perfect smile health benefits
People who have crooked teeth or separated are willing to undergo orthodontic treatment to achieve a beautiful smile, but should be more important to think that having treatment will prevent serious health problems.
Many patients view crooked, crowded, or poorly aligned teeth as cosmetic problems, but according to Dr.Yazbeck, there are health issues – some serious – that should be considered when determining if tooth straightening is called for.
“I see patients of all ages who suffer from malocclusion – or crooked teeth, tooth crowding or overlapping teeth, and who only think about their smile from a cosmetic standpoint,” observed Dr. Yazbeck of Centre Dentaire Grenet and Centre Dentaire Salaberry, Montreal. “But there are many reasons that patients of all ages can benefit from addressing these conditions.”
Research has shown that health conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease can occur due to an inability to reach between teeth for proper cleaning. There is also new evidence that shows that poor oral hygiene can also result in digestive and heart health issues as well.
Bone loss and jaw pain are also frequent side effects to misaligned teeth, a condition that may get worse over time.
Part of the resistance to treating misaligned teeth, is that many adult patients still view tooth straightening as a painful process, requiring intrusive, old-fashioned metal braces that they associate with their teen years and some embarrassment as… continue reading
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