7 Benefits of Teeth Straightening Treatments

Crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth affect more than just your appearance. They can impact your eating, speaking, oral hygiene, and overall dental health. Due to advancements in orthodontic technology, teeth straightening treatments abound to improve the quality of your smile. A visit to Dr. Farshad Farhoumand and associates at Avanti Dentistry in Tysons, Virginia, can get you started on your journey to a straighter, healthier smile.  

Here are some of the top benefits of having orthodontic treatment:

1. Better Oral Care  

Realigning your smile will enable you to take much better care of your teeth, as you can easily brush and floss. Straightening your teeth will open up areas in your mouth that were previously hard to reach so you can keep plaque buildup to a minimum. Better oral care will keep your smile brighter and your breath fresh and clean.

2. Improved Oral Health

When your teeth are crooked or crowded, plaque and bacteria can gather in the areas your toothbrush can’t reach. This increases your risk of gum disease, cavities, and other dental issues. Through orthodontics, Dr. Farhoumand and our team can eliminate hotspots where bacteria can breed, making it easier to keep your teeth clean. With improved oral hygiene, you can enjoy better oral health.

3. Better Bite for Improved Chewing

A bad bite (malocclusion) is when your teeth don’t align properly, impacting your ability to chew. Malocclusion can cause painful chewing, uneven wear on your teeth, digestive problems, and other oral issues. You may even need to forgo certain foods. Orthodontics can correct your bite to improve chewing and preserve your dental health.

4. Relieve Jaw Pain

Malocclusion can cause jaw pain and lead to temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders. Crooked teeth place uneven pressure on jaw muscles and joints. Bringing your teeth into a healthy alignment will reduce jaw stress and relieve jaw pain. A well-aligned smile is less prone to problems with TMJ.  

5. Clearer Speech

If your child or teen speaks with a lisp or has pronunciation issues, it could be due to crooked teeth. Orthodontics can help resolve speech issues to improve your child or teen’s communication skills. After evaluating your child’s teeth, we can determine if crooked teeth contribute to speech impediments.    

6. Less Wear on Your Teeth

Misaligned teeth are susceptible to chipping, cracking, and undue wear because they collide when you chew. A bad bite can also lead to problems with teeth grinding, which can contribute to tooth damage. Dr. Farhoumand can protect your teeth from needless harm by straightening your smile.

7. A Life-long Investment

Orthodontics is a lifelong investment in the health and beauty of your smile. You’ll have attractive, functional teeth for smiling, eating, and other pleasures of life.