Not long ago, getting your teeth straightened was a long and laborious process that involved cumbersome braces that required regular maintenance and regular visits to the orthodontist.
Generations of adults who could benefit significantly from orthodontic procedures have been turned off of orthodontics because they are worried that having large, clunky braces on their teeth for years will be a social or professional liability.
But orthodontic methods and technologies have improved considerably over the past decade, and straightening your teeth no longer means having to live with a mouthful of clumsy hardware.
In this blog, we will talk about the cosmetic and health benefits of using the latest orthodontic technology to achieve the smile you want.
Orthodontics Can Give You the Smile You Want
We live in a culture that is saturated in images, and most of us can’t go a day without seeing an idealized version of what the human mouth is supposed to look like.
If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities manage to have such white teeth and perfect smiles, the truth is simply that in most cases a Hollywood smile is more science than nature — and the procedures that underly those dazzling movie-star smiles may also be available for you.
For those interested in exploring cosmetic dentistry services that won’t just straighten teeth out but will also create the kind of wide, even smile that so many people find attractive, Dentistry on 7th offers streamlined orthodontic procedures that are both affordable and faster than traditional braces.
At our clinic, we use Insignia Damon brackets to help guide teeth back in place and create a better facial balance. The Damon bracket unique is that it uses tieless braces that don’t require support from elastics — the brackets slide along high-performance archwires more smoothly, making the process faster and significantly more comfortable.
This makes treatment easier, but it also makes it safer — in addition to slowing the process down by creating added friction, elastics have been shown to collect plaque and bacteria. This makes it harder to keep your mouth clean and fresh when you’re out and about, and makes brushing and flossing more laborious.
A Holistic Approach
One of the main reasons we have included Damon brackets in our approach is that they also create a broader smile arch. Teeth that bend inward are pulled out in line with the rest of your jaw, giving your face a more youthful look, enhancing the bone structure of your face, and helping you expose more teeth when you smile.
Rather than simply straightening out teeth, we view your smile holistically, and use state-of-the-art technology to provide treatment that gives your entire face a stronger and more winsome profile.
The Damon system itself is clear, and because you don’t need to use elastics as part of the process, the braces are less noticeable when compared with traditional options.
If you are interested in how Hamilton orthodontics can help you with your cosmetic dentistry needs, get in touch with Dentistry on 7th to learn more.
A Broad Straight Smile Enhances Oral Health
Orthodontics is one of those dental procedures that both improves the aesthetics of your smile while also making your mouth as a whole much healthier than it would otherwise be.
From a medical standpoint, the problem of crooked tooth is all about functionality. When teeth are aligned properly, they work in concert to bite, grind, and wear down food so it can be more easily digested. When the upper and lower teeth are all over the place and the jaw cannot align properly, it means that your teeth are not able to do their job properly.
The technical term for this is malocclusion, and it makes it a lot easier for bacteria to reproduce in your mouth, and a lot harder for you and your dental hygienist to clean them out.
Malocclusion has been linked to a number of oral health problems, including:
- Gum disease
- Jaw problems
- Tooth decay
- Tooth loss
- Abnormal wear on enamel
While it is easier to fix teeth when a person is young, as they grow older the problems related to malocclusion can become more pronounced. This can lead to more cavities, discomfort chewing, halitosis, and a range of other issues that can keep you coming back to your dentist again and again for invasive and uncomfortable procedures. In the most serious cases, if crooked teeth are not fixed using braces, you may lose them decades earlier than you need to.
This means that even those who are not interested in cosmetic dentistry, may require orthodontics in order to deal with painful inflammation and rotting teeth that are simply too difficult to keep clean in their current alignment.
With proper orthodontic procedures, you don’t just get a more even smile, you also save yourself a lot of time and trouble when it comes to regular dental maintenance and care. When teeth are straight and accessible, brushing above, between, and behind them becomes much easier, as does flossing. Not only is it harder for bits of food to get stuck in your mouth, it’s also easier to dislodge them in your morning and nightly brushing.
If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry that will also contribute to your overall oral health, Dentistry on 7th can help — we can improve your smile while also helping you fight gum disease, halitosis, and other ailments that stem from crooked teeth and an overcrowded mouth.
In Canada, we still tend to think of braces as being a procedure for teenagers. But the truth is that a growing percentage of people seeking orthodontic treatment are adults who want to take care of their teeth, get proactive about problems like gum disease, and achieve a smile they can be proud of.
At Dentistry on 7th, we are always happy to help Canadians of all ages discover oral health solutions that will boost their confidence and their oral health. If you think 2021 might be the year to take the plunge, give us a call today for a consultation.