Healthier Smiles With Invisalign™

It’s easy to see that straight, well-aligned teeth can make a great smile! But did you know that straighter teeth also contribute to a healthier smile?  So put yourself in a healthy state of mind, and take a look at the many benefits of a properly-aligned smile.

Healthier Gums

Signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease, such as swollen gums and redness, can appear more commonly in teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced. Clinical studies have shown that when teeth are properly aligned, it helps the gums fit tighter around the teeth, which can lead to better periodontal health.¹ Since the Invisalign™ system’s greatest advantage is its ability to align teeth, the health of your gums may improve after Invisalign™ treatment.² And since you can brush and floss normally with Invisalign™, it may be easier to keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment.

Easier Cleanings

One of the Invisalign™ system’s best qualities is that it uses no metal bands, brackets, or wires that may trap food and plaque. And since the removable nature of Invisalign™ allows you to maintain good oral hygiene habits, you may also reduce chances of plaque buildup, tooth decay, and periodontal disease.

Improved Chewing and Speech

When you leave incorrectly positioned teeth untreated, it can lead to speech difficulties and uncomfortable chewing issues. Invisalign™ treatment can improve these problems by giving you better-aligned teeth.

Maintain Comfort and Tooth Structure

Poorly aligned teeth can result in abnormal stress to the teeth, gums, and jaws.  This stress may lead to damage to the teeth, gums, and supporting bones and jaw joints. These issues can also cause abnormal wear on your teeth, which can trigger continued problems in the future.

¹ Ong et al., 1998 Boyd and Baumrind, 1992, Zachrisson and Zachrisson, 1972.

² Presented at the AADR in San Antonio, Effect of Invisalign Aligners on Periodontal Tissues, Taylor, MG; McGorray, SP, Durret, S; Downey, N; Lenk, M; Oxford, E; Dolce, C; Wheeler, TT