When it comes to your smile, there are few things more important than having straight teeth. These can be the difference between an average smile and an amazing one, but we can be put off by the thoughts of dental fees and time costs. This may tempt you to let your crooked teeth go, but even slight misalignments can throw off your entire smile- even if your teeth have no other faults. This makes straightening your teeth one of the most powerful ways in which you can improve your smile and transform it from bland to brilliant.
Read on to find out why.
Health
Wanting straight teeth may often be a superficial want, but there are very real health benefits to be gained from them. Generally, uneven teeth are often the result of crowding or excessive spacing along the jaw, which increases the chances of your gums becoming swollen or bleeding. This is a sign of periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) which should be avoided at all costs. Far from being unsightly, periodontal disease can escalate to the point where your teeth have to be extracted. Straightening teeth also decreases the chances of chipping or breaking them, as crooked teeth often jut out of the smile and are more vulnerable to cracking. The pressure from uneven teeth along the jaw also results in headaches and neck pain.
Hygiene
No matter how brilliant your smile, bad breath is a definite turn off for most people. Crooked and misaligned teeth are far more difficult to clean than straight teeth, which means there is greater chance of food being lodged between the teeth and bacteria building up. Not only does this eventually lead to periodontal disease, but it causes bad breath and can eventually stain and discolour teeth. Having straight teeth also makes it far easier to floss, which this is an essential part cleaning your teeth and improving your smile.
Happiness
There’s a clear relationship between smiles and happiness; after all, most of us smile when we’re happy, and are happy when we smile. By fixing your teeth, you create a smile which is straight, brilliant and beautiful. By increasing your confidence in your smile, you’re more willing to practise it, which in turn generates happiness through the release of endorphins. This means that the more often you smile, the more natural it will look and feel. This shows that having straight teeth isn’t just a physical change that improves your smile, but is also an emotional.
Straight teeth shouldn’t be thought of as a superficial or trivial want. Instead, they are essential to maintaining dental health and emotional wellbeing. Even if you feel your crooked smile is fine the way it is, by straightening your teeth, you can improve your entire smile from the inside out.
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