How braces from your dentists here in Ayer, MA, can make your smile healthier
Your oral health is important—in fact, an unhealthy mouth not only creates dental issues such as decay and plaque, but it is also linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. One way to boost your oral health is through improving your tooth alignment. After all, the straighter your teeth are, the easier they are to keep clean and healthy. Here at Kevin M. Brown, DMD & Associates in Ayer, MA, your dentists offer a wide range of dental services, including orthodontic treatment, to improve your smile and your health. Read on to learn more!
What Orthodontic Treatment Can Do For You
Let’s take a look at a few examples of how braces can improve your oral health:
Flossing made easy
Straight teeth make it easier to floss, and regular flossing helps prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease from ever taking hold.
No gaps mean less plaque
If you have teeth that are widely spaced apart, your smile won’t be as self-cleaning as it would be if your teeth were right next to each other. Teeth that are spaced apart tend to accumulate more plaque on them, which increases your chances of gum disease. Orthodontic treatment closes these smile gaps, maximizing oral health.
Less wear-and-tear
If your bite is badly aligned, you may experience excessive and uneven wear on your teeth. The increased tooth stress can increase your chances of tooth damage, resulting in the need for more dental restorations. Increased tooth stress also may increase your risk of pulp damage, causing you to need a root canal.
Jaw stress avoided
A poorly-aligned bite can also cause jaw stress, resulting in problems with your temporomandibular joint, responsible for opening and closing your jaw. Problems with this joint can cause facial pain, earaches, headaches, and other symptoms.
Interested? Give us a call
Orthodontic treatment can give you a beautiful, healthy smile, decreasing your chances of having dental problems later on. To find out more about the benefits of braces, call the dentists here at Kevin M. Brown, DMD & Associates in Ayer, MA, today by dialing (978) 772-3747.