Did you know that undertaking orthodontic treatment with an invisible aligner can have advantages for your physical health too?

While many people assume that the wearing of a brace or aligner will only work to straighten your teeth, there are many advantages that correcting a misalignment can also offer to your general health. And in this article, we are going to be looking at some of them.

At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, we have been helping patients to get the smiles that they want using braces and aligners such as Invisalign Dublin for years and know all of the advantages that these treatments can provide for our patients.

So, what are some of the key benefits for your physical health when you use Invisalign Dublin as opposed to living with misaligned teeth?

Better eating habits

With straighter teeth, you are more able to eat and chew harder foods, thus having better dietary habits.

With Invisalign Dublin, you can do this while undertaking the treatment, as the aligner makes no demands on your diet, allowing you to start that healthier diet while your teeth are moving into line.

Fewer stomach issues

Your mouth is the first part of the digestive system and so, your teeth are needed to grind up food to help with digestion.

If your teeth are misaligned, this becomes a lot trickier and so, you may end up with larger pieces of food hitting your stomach and thus associated issues such as heartburn and acid reflux.

By straightening your teeth, you enable them to work in synchronisation, thus being more able to grind up food correctly.

Better sleep

Sleep is important for everyone and so, you may be wondering how having misaligned teeth could be linked to poorer sleep.

As you sleep, your facial muscles relax and, if there is a misalignment, you run a higher risk of grinding your teeth in the night. This can cause you to have unsettled sleep, alongside waking up with a headache or stiff neck.

Less plaque

Plaque is more than a sticky substance on your teeth that can cause cavities and gum disease. It is a biofilm that can cause your gums to become more spongy and thus, it can enter your bloodstream.

This is bad as excess amounts of plaque are typically found in the mouths of people who have misaligned teeth, thus increasing the risks linked to plaque in the body. These risks include cardiovascular issues, a higher incidence of strokes, heart attacks, higher cancer risk and even higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

By wearing an invisible aligner, you can straighten your teeth, making them easier to clean and reducing plaque levels.

Clearer speech

OK, so while it may not seem that speech and pronunciation are a physical health concern, both have been linked to clearer communication and in turn, higher levels of neurochemicals in the brain such as dopamine and serotonin. Why is that important? Because both of these chemicals make you feel good in social situations and are linked to better creativity and confidence! So, when your teeth are straightened, your speech will become clearer and you are not only more likely to be listened to, but you are more likely to feel good when talking. Great!