Study: straight teeth & their positive effect on health
Would you like to have your misaligned teeth corrected? Then you probably want to undergo the simplest and shortest treatment option available to you. Invisible braces are a good choice in many cases.
According to a study, there are many reasons to have orthodontic treatment.
The researchers found that, in most cases, orthodontic treatment had changed a person’s life for good:
80% of patients who underwent treatment with braces perceive the results as positive and even life-changing.
Most teenagers and adults consider treatment for aesthetic reasons. However, a perfect set of teeth can also have a positive effect on your health.
Straight teeth chew better
The purpose of any braces is to improve the position of the teeth. A malocclusion (or misaligned bite) occurs when the teeth are not properly aligned or are crooked, when they stand too close together, or when a misaligned jaw causes dental problems:
- Abrasion and uneven wear of tooth enamel
- Tooth decay
- Impaired chewing and speech problems
- Pain (jaw, jaw joints, head, etc.)
This is not only unpleasant but can affect your health.
Teeth are easier to clean after braces
Dental hygiene (brushing AND flossing) is a challenge when teeth are crooked or stand too close together. If you don’t carefully remove the bacteria that collect between your teeth or along the gum line every day, there is an increased risk of tooth decay.
Gum disease is a serious condition that can lead to:
- red, swollen and bleeding gums,
- bad breath,
- exposed tooth necks,
- or possible tooth loss.
Your smile stays beautiful and radiant if you take good care of your mouth.
The easiest way to do this is with a daily dental care routine and two check-up visits to the dentist and the dental hygienist.
A healthy smile keeps you fit and healthy
A smile creates a positive feeling about life in two ways. Firstly, a beautiful smile promotes health on a psychological level: smiling makes us happy!
A person who doesn’t dare to smile because of their crooked teeth often faces obstacles in everyday life. The position of their teeth has a negative effect on their self-confidence, or the person isolates themselves.
The effect of braces on a physical level
Your mouth and teeth also have more influence on a physical level than you might think.
Oral infections and inflammation can lead to more serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and other systemic diseases.
If you take good care of your gums and your oral hygiene, you protect your whole body from illness and discomfort.
Healthy, straight teeth at any age
A beautiful smile and dental health usually go hand in hand.
Although aesthetics is the most frequently cited reason for orthodontic treatment, we shouldn’t neglect the physical and psychological aspects.
Whether you’re still young or a little older: (invisible) braces that correct any bite problems are always a good investment.
Our trained and experienced team in Vienna will help you discover your options for orthodontic treatment.
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