Invisalign Health Benefits

    PHOENIX, AZ, October 27, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Most people know that Invisalign has major aesthetic benefits: the orthodontic system straightens your teeth discreetly and results in a beautiful smile. What you may not know is that Invisalign yields health benefits as well.

Invisalign and Oral Hygiene

Invisalign works by gradually pushing your teeth into a new position over time. The system applies pressure to your teeth with aligners, or "trays," that fit over your teeth much like a mouth guard. These aligners are clear, and most people will not notice the aligners.

The Invisalign aligners are removable, and you must take them out only when you eat, drink, brush or floss. The removable aspect is advantageous to your oral hygiene in several ways, including:

- Brush and floss like normal. With metal braces, it can be a bit difficult to get your toothbrush and floss between the brackets. Invisalign aligners are easily removed by you before you brush and floss, so you can perform these routines just like you did before Invisalign.
- Maintain oral health. The ease of brushing and flossing means it will be easy to avoid problems like plaque buildup and gum disease. When plaque builds up, it can enter the gums, leading to inflammation and infection. Invisalign makes it easy to avoid these conditions.
- Eating your favorite foods. With metal braces, patients often have to curb their enjoyment of certain foods, specifically foods of the crunchy and sticky variety. Because you take Invisalign aligners out when you eat, you can continue to eat the foods you did before treatment, and then remove the food debris by brushing after eating.

Invisalign makes it easy to maintain oral hygiene routines even though you are straightening your teeth.

Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
Something common to both metal braces and Invisalign is the health benefits of straight teeth and a properly aligned bite. These benefits include:
- Teeth and jaws that come together properly. A properly aligned bite makes it easier and more comfortable to chew and speak, and reduces the chance of headaches and teeth-grinding associated with a misaligned bite.
- Teeth and gums are easier to clean. Crowded and gapped teeth are often more difficult to brush and floss effectively, and may be more prone to accumulating plaque that is difficult to remove. It is generally easier to remove plaque and food debris from tight-fitting gums and straight teeth.

Not only can Invisalign create a smile you are proud to show to other people, the system also has advantages for oral health. Even if you are not a candidate for Invisalign, all orthodontic treatment provides tremendous benefits to your overall health by creating a optimally functional bite.

For more information about Invisalign in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona areas, please visit the website of experienced Invisalign dentists Dr. Scott LeSueur and Dr. Charles Dodaro to learn more at www.drsofsmiles.com.

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