If you have a few crooked teeth in your mouth, is it making it harder for you to keep your oral health up? Not everyone is aware of just how much trouble can come with having crooked teeth. Braces and trays that straighten your teeth are not purely for esthetics. They are meant to help you straighten your teeth so that your entire mouth can be clean and healthy. If you have crooked teeth, you may be missing out on this advantage.
Benefits to Having Straightened Teeth
Straight teeth are much easier to clean. They let you get into all of the gaps and let you brush all of the surfaces of your teeth. When you have crooked teeth, sometimes there are overlaps on your teeth. These can be nearly impossible to get, and keep, clean. This can expose the rest of your mouth to decay, and it can cause cavities to spread. It can also lead to problems like gum disease because you cannot get to the gums easily in those overlaps.
Part of keeping your oral health in tip-top shape is making sure that you are getting each part of your mouth clean. This means brushing all tooth surfaces, and flossing wherever the toothbrush cannot get to, like between your teeth. You also need to brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth, plus the insides of your cheeks. When this is done, you need to rinse with mouthwash. By having straightened teeth, you can accomplish this and have great oral health. Without straight teeth, this task becomes far more difficult.
For options on what you can do to prevent problems if you have any crooked teeth, ask your dentist. Tell them what you are worried about, and get their advice on how to correct the problem. If you have any questions, or if you would like to learn more, please contact us today.