Crooked teeth are often dismissed as purely a cosmetic issue. But there are many more reasons why you should get your crooked teeth fixed. Fuller Dental, a cosmetic dentist in Burlington, NC, highlights why fixing crooked teeth is so important.

The Cosmetic Appearance

While it isn’t solely a cosmetic issue, aesthetics still play a part in it. Crooked teeth can make you want to hide your smile instead of showing it off. You want a smile that you can be confident in. Crooked teeth often overlap each other and may stick out of your smile a bit, even when you have your mouth closed.

Keeping Teeth Clean

When your teeth are crooked, they’re aligned unnaturally in the mouth. Many times they may be jumbled together and create tighter spaces than normal teeth spacing. This makes it harder to be sure you’re cleaning them properly. Not being able to clean your teeth properly can cause problems with plaque and tartar buildup, tooth decay, and gum disease.

Avoiding Bite Problems

When your teeth are crooked, your bite doesn’t come together in the way it should be. When they come together properly, the pressure of the bite is spread evenly throughout the teeth. This isn’t the case with crooked teeth. You’re more likely to suffer damage to your teeth when they’re crooked because there’s more pressure in some areas than others.

When your bite is misaligned, it also can lead to problems with TMJ disorders. A change in bite causes issues with the joint and the muscles around it. There’s too much wear on the jaw, leading to issues with it locking, cracking, or popping. The symptoms of this can cause pain and tension throughout the jaw, face, and neck.

Bite problems can lead to debilitating headaches. Whether it’s the tension and pressure on the jaw joint or because you’re grinding your teeth together more, you may wake up feeling the pain. Waking up with headaches all the time can make it difficult to just get through the day and can impact your performance at work and school.

A Solution With Invisalign

At Fuller Dental, we’re proud to be an Invisalign provider for your crooked teeth. Invisalign uses a system of clear aligners to slowly move your teeth into position. The aligners are created off of molds of your teeth and made of comfortable, durable plastic. You wear each one for about two weeks to shift the teeth further.

Your Cosmetic Dentist in Burlington, North Carolina

Treating a crooked smile can help you improve your oral health. If you think Invisalign could be a good choice for you, call us or schedule an appointment online.