Can Invisalign Improve My Gum Health?

Do you have perfectly aligned teeth? If you do, then you are quite lucky. Many people have misaligned teeth that affect the appearance of their smiles.

Fortunately, you can correct your bite and straighten your teeth with the help of certain orthodontic treatments. Before any type of orthodontic procedure, it is important to have a stabilized gum condition and state.
 

Healthy Smile

A well-aligned or straight smile looks great. However, it is important to ensure that such a smile is healthy as well. This is why it is important to consult an orthodontist. He or she will determine the best teeth-straightening option for you. Additionally, he or she will check for other oral problems that need correcting, such as gum disease.
 

Definition of Orthodontics

This is a branch of dentistry that addresses the guidance, prevention, diagnosis, interception, and correction of various dental irregularities. Orthodontic treatment aims to correct oral problems such as impacted teeth, teeth crowding, spacing, crossbites, abnormal tooth eruption, improper bites, and more.

• Invisalign^®
• Braces
• Teeth removal
• Orthodontic mini-implants
• Retainers
• Headgear
• Orthognathic treatment

Gum Health

Most people assume that straightening their misaligned teeth only has aesthetic benefits. In reality, however, it can also help improve gum health. It is harder to clean crooked teeth. Improper cleaning can lead to tooth decay or even gum disease. Furthermore, misaligned teeth can make it harder for you to chew, which can cause TMJ disorders, headaches, or even back and shoulder pain.

Invisalign

This is one of the most convenient and popular orthodontic treatments. In addition to improving your smile faster and being natural-looking, it can deliver the same results as traditional braces. These transparent aligners do not have metal braces and wires that can trap food particles. Therefore, they make it easy to clean teeth and gums.

How Invisalign Can Improve Your Gum Health

Traditional braces make it quite difficult to clean teeth. Consequently, many people with such braces tend to suffer from gum inflammation. If you already have gum issues resulting from misaligned or crooked teeth, inflammation is an additional complication.

Fortunately, if you choose to straighten your teeth using Invisalign, it is possible to maintain the health of your gums during treatment. The University of Florida’s Department of Orthodontics conducted a study on Invisalign. According to the findings, this treatment could reduce the depth of gum pockets. It can also reduce or prevent bleeding.

This relates to how effectively people using this teeth-straightening option can clean their teeth. For starters, you can remove your Invisalign aligners before eating. Also, you can brush and floss your teeth normally.

Furthermore, as stated earlier, even without braces, misaligned teeth are hard to clean. This makes them more prone to the buildup of plaque and bacteria. As you gradually align your teeth using this treatment, brushing and flossing your teeth effectively will become easier. This will play an important role in improving the health of your gums.

To learn more about Invisalign, visit Align Dental at our office in Boston, Massachusetts. You can call (617) 340-5300 to schedule an appointment today.