4 Ways Invisalign Can Improve Your Oral and Overall Health

Invisalign completely revolutionized the field of orthodontics when it introduced aligners that were both clear and removable. As a result, patients looking to straighten their teeth no longer have to wear metal brackets and alter their diet. Instead, they can discreetly achieve their dream smile with very minimal changes to their day-to-day routine. Turns out, those are just two of the many benefits of clear aligner treatment. Below, you’ll find four ways Invisalign can benefit your oral and overall health too!

1. Improves Digestion

At first, the alignment of your teeth and the adsorption of the nutrients in your food may not seem related, but they are! In fact, how well you chew can impact the entire digestive process. Fortunately, Invisalign can correct overcrowding, overbites, and several other common orthodontic problems, helping prevent indigestion and other issues in the process.

2. Alleviates Chronic Jaw Pain

Do you struggle with chronic jaw pain? If so, the solution may be clear aligner treatment! In addition to improving the alignment of your teeth, Invisalign can improve the alignment of your bite. Plus, your trays (and your retainer, eventually) will help prevent damage from nighttime clenching and grinding, which reduces your risk of chips, cracks, and the like.

3. Makes Maintaining a Healthy Smile Easier

One downside of crooked and gapped teeth that is often overlooked is that they are difficult to keep healthy because food particles and other debris can easily get trapped. So, if you are prone to cavities, consider Invisalign! The clear aligners can gently and discreetly move your teeth into proper alignment, making them easier to keep decay and infection-free.

4. Reduces Your Risk of Several Health Conditions

Did you know that several serious health conditions – from heart disease to pneumonia – have been linked to oral health? It’s true! As a result, investing in your oral health does so much more than keep your breath fresh and your teeth cavity-free. In other words, if you are struggling with misalignment, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation. There’s a good chance that doing so will benefit your health in more ways than one!

About the Practice

Our top-rated dental team at Oshins of Smiles has been named “Best of the Best” for two years in a row by The Daily Gazette. That’s largely due to the fact that we go above and beyond to make each patient’s journey to their best smile incredible – from letting them preview their results with Virtual Smile Design to offering multiple financial solutions and convenient appointment times. If you are interested in learning more about Invisalign or any of the other services we offer at our office in Schenectady, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment via our website or by phone at (518) 356-5635.