Straight Teeth Are Healthier Teeth

Crooked or overlapped teeth can be difficult to keep clean, leading to poor oral hygiene, decay and possible gum disease. Not only does straightening teeth improve appearance and confidence but also has many other benefits relating to the health of your mouth and even health in general.

The progression of gum disease

When teeth are crowded, plaque with harmful bacteria can attach to the tooth surface. *Plaque can be difficult to remove from crowded areas because it is difficult to brush and floss here. Bacteria can cause gum tissue surrounding the tooth to degrade, and if not treated, result in bone loss.

Wear and trauma

Poorly aligned teeth can also create unnatural stress and pressure on teeth and jaws. Teeth that are subject to excessive pressure can develop chipping and notches at the gum line called abfractions. Premature wear can lead to poor root support, loose teeth and eventually, tooth loss.*

Risk to overall health

Severe periodontal infection (gum disease), if untreated, has been linked with atherosclerosis-induced conditions such as coronary heart disease and stroke, complications of diabetes, and respiratory disease.*

A straight forward solution

With Invisalgin you can smile confidently plus reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and abnormal wear and trauma. Invisalign consists of a series of custom-made clear aligners to gradually straighten your teeth allowing improvement of overall dental health. Enquire today about getting a straight healthier smile and save £500 off Full Invisalign treatment. *Offer applies until our Invisalign Day 16th October 2014.

References

* Comparison of microbial composition in the subgingival plaque of adult crowded versus non crowded dental regions Chun-His Chung, DMD, MS/ Robert l. Vanarsdall, DDS/ Elisabetta Ada Cavalcanti, DMD/ Jill S. Baldbinger, DMD/Chern-Hsiung Lai, DMD, PhD. Int’l Journal of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery (2000)

* Effects of crowding in the lower anterior segment- a risk evaluation depending upon the degree of crowding Staufer K, Landmesser H. Journal of Orofacial Othopedics. (1/40)

*Increased Prevalaence of Cardovascular and Auto-Immune Disease in Periodontitis Patients: A Cross- Sectional Study. Willem Nesse, Pieter U. Dijkstra, Frank Abbas, Fred K.L Spijkervet, Astrid Stijger, Jan A.H. Tromp, Johan L.van Dijk, Arjan Vis sink. Journal of Peridontology (6/2010)

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