When you seek treatment to correct the position of your teeth, you can enjoy valuable benefits for your oral health. It is easy to see the esthetic reasons for pursuing orthodontics. After all, many find a straight smile quite eye-pleasing! But by straightening your teeth, you also create an easier-to-clean smile with better bite function. When your teeth crowd or are crooked, you can have a difficult time reaching their entire surface with your toothbrush and dental floss. This means that pockets of oral bacteria can gather and produce acidic waste that wears away at your enamel. Over time this creates cavities, yellow teeth, and other threats to your oral health. When you decide to better align them, you enjoy easier access for cleaning and thus reduce your risk of tooth decay.
At your Prairie Village, KS dental practice, we provide an alternative to traditional metal braces with Orthodontic Clear Aligners! This system of aligner trays can bring your teeth into position without the need for permanent brackets and wires. Because your treatment is temporarily removable, you enjoy an easier time brushing and flossing your teeth to prevent tooth decay. You will not worry about debris from your meals gathering on your appliance as you simply take it out to eat as well!