5 Important Benefits of Straighter Teeth

Your risk for jaw pain and other complications can increase when you have crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth. You might also lose some of your self-confidence about smiling if your teeth aren’t as straight as they can be.

At Park Dental NYC, we offer the noninvasive Invisalign® teeth straightening system to correct misaligned teeth in much less time than traditional metal braces.

YooKyung Park, DDS, and our expert dental team use the latest technologies to design molds of your teeth to create clear aligners. This ensures your Invisalign treatment is comfortable and effective at correcting overbites, underbites, and other alignment issues.

If you’re not sure whether Invisalign is a good fit for you, read on to learn more about the key benefits of having straighter teeth.

5 reasons it’s never too late to straighten your teeth

Many people mistakenly think that straightening your teeth is only necessary when you’re young. While it’s true that many people start wearing braces during their adolescent years, the reality is that it’s never too late to consider your options for teeth straightening.

Here are five benefits of maintaining straighter teeth:

1. Ease of oral health care

When your teeth are gapped or crowded together, you might be unable to remove cavity-causing bacteria that lead to tooth decay.

Straight teeth make brushing and flossing your teeth easier, preserving your long-term oral health and your smile.

2. Aids in digestive health

Having crooked or crowded teeth can make chewing food difficult. When you cannot chew your food properly, you might be at increased risk for digestive issues.

Poorly chewed food is more taxing on your stomach and intestines. You might also not be getting enough of the nutrients your body needs to support your digestive health.

3. Less risk for tooth damage

Overbites and other teeth misalignment issues can make your teeth more susceptible to chips, cracks, and fractures.

Your enamel can also grow weak if there’s uneven wear and tear on the surface of your teeth.

4. Enjoy clearer speech

When your teeth aren’t straight, you may experience speech problems, making you feel uncomfortable when talking to others.

Crooked or otherwise misaligned teeth can change the position of your tongue. When air moves between your teeth, you might produce a whistling sound when you speak.

5. Prevent jaw and neck pain

Improperly aligned teeth can increase stress on your jaw joints. Even simple movements like chewing can ultimately lead to pain in your face and neck.

Chronic wear and tear on your jaw joint can also increase your risk for pain, jaw misalignments, and recurrent headaches. Straightening your teeth now can prevent these problems from developing and protect your long-term jaw health.

Why consider Invisalign

The Invisalign system uses a series of clear aligners that gradually shift your teeth into a healthier position. You wear one set of aligners for a week or two before changing them out for a new set.

Each aligner is designed to gradually shift teeth into place over the course of just a few months. If your misalignments are moderate to severe, you might need to wear your aligners for a longer period of time.

Our Park Dental NYC team continues to monitor your progress with the Invisalign system to ensure your smile looks great. We also offer teeth whitening to restore the overall appearance of your straighter, healthier smile.

Call Park Dental NYC in New York City, New York, today to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign for straighter teeth. You can also book an appointment using the online booking feature.