At Liverpool Smile Studio, we place great importance on having a smile you can be proud of which is why we offer quality orthodontic treatment plans, including invisible braces Liverpool and removable aligners, overseen by trusted and experienced dental practitioners.
As orthodontic tools, braces Liverpool are designed to improve dental health and function in many significant ways: to improve the spacing of teeth, straighten alignment and correct the way upper and lower jaws come together. In all of these ways, braces Liverpool also enhance dental appearance, which has a positive effect on a smile. What is more, is that after successful orthodontic treatment, teeth and gums are easier to keep clean and disease-free.
Braces work by manipulating teeth into desirable positions to achieve even spacing and better alignment. A number of different types of braces have made their way into the dental market; with each design offering a different set of features and accompanying benefits.
In today’s post, we delve a little deeper into the ways braces are used by dentists to improve smiles.
The effects of braces on smile aesthetics
What are the basic essentials of a flawless smile? Popular opinion dictates that the best-looking smiles show off evenly-spaced, straight teeth free of imperfections such as chips, cracks and discolouration. Fortunately for those with a less-than-perfect smile, there are dental interventions available that can help them address their smile challenges.
Misalignment and overcrowding are two of the most common cosmetic challenges when it comes to assessing attractive smiles. People with these smile challenges are likely to be more self-conscious about the look of their teeth and less confident to display a beaming smile. Orthodontic treatment is the most reliable method to fixing misalignment, gaps between teeth and overcrowding issues; it can straighten teeth and even out spacing problems.
The effects of braces on dental health and function
Orthodontic challenges often do not just affect aesthetics alone but threaten wider oral health too. Overcrowding, for example, can make maintaining oral hygiene difficult by making teeth convoluted to brush.
If oral hygiene is not managed properly, problems with gum health will soon manifest, and if not treated, gum disease will develop into periodontitis, jawbone recession begins and teeth eventually fall out. Wearing braces to fix orthodontic problems also helps to keep oral health in check.
Patients with jaw misalignment and incorrect bite issues know well the pain and discomfort that accompany these challenges. In addition to the pain and discomfort, these patients experience other challenges that affect their physical health. Poor masticatory function, for instance, impedes good digestion and nutrient absorption which puts the immune system at risk and various organs and systems in the body unable to function as they should.
Jaw problems have also been known to affect sleep patterns, and lack of quality sleep will automatically have a negative impact on quality of life.
Whether you have crooked teeth, gaps between teeth or an incorrect bite, treating your issue with braces is good news for your oral health as well as your physical well-being. For any concern that affects the way your teeth look or function, call us at Liverpool Smile Studio to arrange a consultation for orthodontic treatment. We will advise on the best suitable treatment option for your situation.