Straighter Teeth For A Healthier Mouth
Invisalign – a more attractive smile and potentially healthier too!
Dental braces have been in use for many years. In fact, they are believed to have been used as far back as 2000BC by the ancient Egyptians. The use of metal and animal parts wrapped around the teeth which have been found in mummies is not something that most of us would recognise as dental braces these days!
Even some modern traditional braces can seem off putting for some people though. The thought of having to wear metal braces that are visible for all to see means that some people choose instead to settle for having crooked teeth.
Thankfully, advances have been made over the years and some, like the Invisalign orthodontics that we provide at the Synergy Clinic in Addlestone, offer patients the opportunity to have an even smile without the visibility and inconvenience of traditional metal braces.
Why have braces at all?
Most of you will probably associate orthodontics with cosmetic dentistry and you would be largely correct in doing so. There is little doubt that this is the main incentive for most people who choose to have their teeth straightened and it is true that a smile that reveals a set of crooked teeth is far from ideal.
A smile that you are unhappy with can also have a ‘knock on’ effect on your confidence and may mean that you choose to avoid certain situations and are reluctant to smile when mixing with others for fear of revealing your crooked teeth.
Whilst aesthetics are the main reason most people choose orthodontic treatment, it is also worth noting that having straighter teeth usually means that you have a better chance of having healthier teeth and gums. Where teeth are crowded or overlap, pressing against each other, it can be very difficult to get the bristles of a toothbrush in these areas and even flossing may be a challenge. Where areas such as these are not properly cleaned, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease is heightened as sugars and bacteria collect in these hard to reach places.