Is your smile as straight as you would like? If you have been considering your options for orthodontic correction, there are several benefits beyond the aesthetic improvement of your grin. Oral hygiene is one of the primary reasons we suggest bringing your uneven teeth into a more uniform position. By receiving a custom set of clear aligners, you uncover the entire surface of teeth that crowd into one another. When you are unable to reach the entire surface of each tooth, bacteria can form pockets of plaque and tartar that greatly increase your risk for tooth decay and gum infection. Even when you brush and floss daily, these deposits continue to grow. Clear aligners provide additional oral hygiene improvements above their traditional braces counterparts by being removable each morning and evening. When you take off your custom trays, you can brush and floss without the interference of permanent brackets and wires. This allows you to resume normal activities instead of requiring a larger behavioral adjustment.
At your Prairie Village, KS, dental practice, we look forward to helping you unlock all of the positive aspects of a straighter smile. Because uneven teeth can lead to uneven wear and tear on your enamel, orthodontic correction can help you preserve the healthy material of your natural smile. This lessens the need for expensive corrective work in the future. If these benefits sound desirable to you, give us a call right away!