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Most people undergo orthodontic treatment to improve their smile’s appearance. Straighter teeth are more aesthetically pleasing. But did you know that ClearCorrect orthodontics can improve your health as well? Straightening your teeth can enhance oral and overall health and give you a smile you’ll love! At Ridgewood Dentistry in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we highly recommend ClearCorrect for adults, as the process is effective, noninvasive, and discreet.
If you’re new to ClearCorrect orthodontics, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the convenience and ease with which this system straightens your teeth. Instead of metal hardware, ClearCorrect uses clear plastic aligners to shift crooked teeth into alignment. Your Ridgewood dentist, Dr. Warren Boardman, will map out a treatment plan that addresses the problems you want to fix. We’ll also have aligners custom-made for your procedure. You’ll wear the aligners full-time, even when you sleep, removing them only for meals and oral hygiene. Over time, you’ll see positive changes in your smile as you move toward your goal of straighter, healthier teeth.
With ClearCorrect, you get a beautiful smile and better health, as straightening your teeth comes with numerous health benefits, such as:
Better Digestion: Straightening your teeth improves your ability to chew and break down food into smaller pieces, making your meals easier to swallow and digest. When food is chewed properly, your digestive system doesn’t have to work as hard to extract all the nutritional value. Better digestion helps your body absorb nutrients that aid growth and development, immune health, strength, vitality, and energy.
Improved Gum Health: Crooked teeth are difficult to clean, which can lead to plaque and tartar buildup. Plaque and tartar are leading causes of periodontal disease, a serious gum infection linked to chronic health issues like heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses. Through ClearCorrect clear aligner therapy, Dr. Boardman can correct problems with crooked teeth, malocclusion, and overcrowding, making it easier to keep your teeth and gums clean. Good oral hygiene lowers your risk of gum disease.
Relief of TMJ Pain: By realigning your teeth and correcting your bite, ClearCorrect can relieve problems associated with TMJ dysfunction. TMJ is a chronic condition characterized by jaw tension and pain, headaches, earaches, difficulty opening and closing your mouth, and other painful symptoms. Straightening your teeth reduces pressure on your jaw muscles and joints, relieving TMJ pain.
Reduced Stress/Improved Confidence & Self-Esteem – Crooked, unsightly teeth can be a source of stress and discouragement. Improving your smile can help relieve that stress and boost your confidence and self-esteem. Straightening your teeth can make you a happier, more outgoing individual. You’ll feel more comfortable and relaxed in social and professional settings and have a better outlook on your future.
To learn more about ClearCorrect orthodontics and how it can benefit you, contact Dr. Warren Boardman at Ridgewood Dentistry in Ridgewood, NJ, at (201) 448-8605.