The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
www.TheNewsyNeighbour.com
May Issue 115
Article Provided By: Langdon Dental
There’s no denying the fact that our
culture places a huge emphasis on youthfulness and beauty. Whoever thought the
day would arrive when both men and women excitedly inject fillers and botulism
into their faces in an attempt to stop the aging process and maybe even turn
back the clock? The pursuit of beauty has spilled over into dentistry, with
more people requesting certain procedures that will give them a whiter, more
youthful smile. Orthodontic treatment, once associated with only fixing really
gnarly smiles, is being used more and more to give patients straight teeth –
but the benefits of straightening teeth go far beyond beauty – enhancing a
person’s dental and overall health.
What’s
Crooked Teeth Got To Do With Your Heart?
The correlation between straight teeth and a healthy heart might not seem obvious, as making the connection between the health of the mouth and the health of the body can still seem to be a stretch. The mouth is actually referred to as the ‘gateway’ to the body and has been relied on for hundreds of years to reveal subtle signs of overall physical wellness. Even in modern-times the mouth still acts as a compass for physical wellbeing; influencing existing conditions and sometimes increasing the risk for developing others. So what’s this all got to do with straightening teeth?
The correlation between straight teeth and a healthy heart might not seem obvious, as making the connection between the health of the mouth and the health of the body can still seem to be a stretch. The mouth is actually referred to as the ‘gateway’ to the body and has been relied on for hundreds of years to reveal subtle signs of overall physical wellness. Even in modern-times the mouth still acts as a compass for physical wellbeing; influencing existing conditions and sometimes increasing the risk for developing others. So what’s this all got to do with straightening teeth?
The
Benefits of Straight Teeth
Apart from the obvious esthetic reward of having straight teeth, there are many other boosts to your dental health that aren’t always talked about.
Apart from the obvious esthetic reward of having straight teeth, there are many other boosts to your dental health that aren’t always talked about.
Better
Gum Health – It can be pretty tricky trying to
negotiate around crooked teeth with a toothbrush and floss. Consequently, the
health of gum tissue can suffer due to increased inflammation caused by plaque
and food being trapped between teeth. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean
and reduced gum inflammation actually makes your heart healthier.
Reduced
Risk of Dental Decay - Just like a buildup of
plaque, irritates gum tissue it also increases the risk of decay. Oral bacteria
found naturally in plaque feed-off simple carbohydrate remnants in the mouth –
and in the process release acids that weaken tooth enamel and causing decay.
Less
Wearing of Tooth Structure – When teeth are in
ideal alignment and top and bottom arches fit together correctly, there are fewer
tendencies for teeth to wear abnormally. In many situations, wear on teeth
indicate an imbalanced bite and the resulting wear is the body’s attempt to fix
things naturally.
Straight teeth do make for a beautiful
smile – but they also contribute to better dental and overall health.
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