Do you ever look in the mirror and wish that your parents had put you in braces way back when. Okay sure, they problably saved you from a whole lot of childhood teasing and embarrassment, but that was then and this is now. And right now it would be great if your most noticeable feature wasn’t your “charmingly crooked” grin. Your friends and loved ones may call it cute, or jokingly say that it makes you look British (which is somehow cooler than being an American with crooked teeth) but you know you’d smile just a bit easier if you had “perfect” teeth. What you may not know is that your crooked teeth could be the cause of some pretty serious health problems down the line.
Straight Teeth = Better Health
Straight teeth do help keep you healthy, and the NYC dentistry community can prove it. Straight teeth are more than just a beauty feature- they are an indication that your mouth and jaw are properly aligned, and that your natural defenses against the bacteria and food build up that can cause tooth decay are holding strong. Straight teeth sit tightly within the gums, which means that they are less susceptable to developing pockets of food or bacteria, less vulnerable to tooth and gum decay, and have a much stronger natural defense against the gum disease gingivitis. Cavities and gingivitis are the leading causes of adult tooth loss- without them, you could easily keep your original teeth your whole life long. Contrary to popular belief, tooth loss is not a natural aging process. Having proper mouth and jaw alignment is important as well, since over time even a small misalignment can lead to such distressing symptoms as chronic jaw, ear, neck, head, and shoulder pain, difficulty speaking or chewing, nerve damage, and hearing and vision impairment.
But Braces Are Not Cool!
Crooked teeth can cause serious problems, but you still cringe at the idea of adult braces. Fortunately, certified NYC Invisalign dentist Dr. Jeff Golub has the perfect solution. The Invisalign straightening system gently corrects your teeth using a series of soft, transparent, removable aligners- neatly eliminating all the negatives of traditional braces. You’ll have no trouble brushing flossing, eating, playing sports- or kissing- because you can take them out at any time, and their near invisility means you won’t have to deal with the “metal mouth” factor either. So no more excuses- now there’s medical proof that you will be better off with straighter teeth.
