Teeth straightening treatments such as Six Month Smiles, Clear Braces and others have numerous benefits. Not all of us are born with a perfectly straight set of teeth for the perfect Hollywood smile. Apart from the aesthetic value, straight teeth helps us to bite, chew and speak properly providing a significant boost in self-confidence, self-esteem and self-image; qualities that are valued at every age benefiting social as well as career success.
Our teeth are placed in our jaws by nature to form perfect contact alignment when we open and close our mouth when chewing food. However, this is not the case in many people. Crooked teeth form as a result of developmental anomalies in our skeletal system before birth and get exacerbated as we grow up. Most commonly, crowding occurs affecting the front teeth of the jaw, resulting in the teeth pushing out of line or rotating on its axis. Protruding front teeth are more prone to accidental injury and increased risk of fracture.
Misaligned teeth prevent effective cleaning of the tooth surfaces, as brushing and flossing cannot reach all the areas allowing food particles to remain stuck around the teeth. Bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugar in the food, producing acids that cause cavities and tooth decay. The plaque (the colourless bacterial film on teeth) also contributes towards periodontal disease (bleeding gums) and halitosis (bad breath). If left untreated, the bone surrounding the teeth may get destroyed making chewing and swallowing difficult. Severe orthodontic problems can also stress out the jaw joints leading to chronic headaches or pain in the face and neck. Early corrective orthodontic treatment before the problems exacerbate can prevent costly and time consuming restorative dental treatment for more serious problems developing later.
There are various solutions to treat crooked teeth but most take at least 18 months if not 2-3 years with conventional orthodontic treatment. However the latest in orthodontics – Short Term Orthodontics such as Six Month Smiles™ or clear aligner braces can give you the smile that you want in a fraction of the time and possible costs, compared to conventional treatments.
What are the benefits of teeth straightening or orthodontic treatments?
- A smile to be Proud off
- Increased self-confidence
- Improved teeth functionality
- Increased efficiency in keeping the teeth clean
- Better distribution of muscular stress during chewing
- Long term benefit to the health of gums and teeth
- Reduce the risk of injury to protruded front teeth
Signs that braces may be needed
- The upper front teeth are misaligned with the lower teeth – excessive protrusion or cover the majority of lower teeth (bucked), behind the front teeth (under bite), or don’t touch (open bite)
- Teeth may be crowded or over lapping
- Thumb sucking habits in children after 6-7 years
- Chewing difficulty
- Uneven wear of teeth or disproportionate spaces between the teeth
- Movement of the lower jaw to either side during chewing
Clear braces are also affordable, safe and effective way to straighten your teeth. With straighter teeth and an effective cleaning strategy you could have healthier teeth. Six Month Smiles™ clear braces are safe, comfortable and provide quick results because they only move teeth that shown when you smile. Think of your teeth as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums — and how they look to others when you smile—say a lot about your overall health. If you're taking good care of both, you're probably taking good care of the rest of you.
West Wickham Dental Practice is a recognised provider of the Six Month SmileTM treatment and we are able to offer high quality smile makeovers in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Shirley and Croydon with Dr Anhaar Mohamedali, who has successfully treated multiple cases providing their Smile Proud! moment.
Call us on 0208 7761188 to book in for a cosmetic consultation today and start your journey to the smile you desire.
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