Recognizing the Early Signs of Gum Disease
Are you worried about your gum health, but you aren’t sure how to tell if you have a serious problem brewing? The earliest signs of gum disease can be subtle, so stay vigilant.
There are several reasons why you might want alignment treatment. Overbite, underbite, crossbite, gapped teeth, and crooked teeth are the most common ones. At Brooklyn City Dental, the team uses Invisalign to correct both mild and moderate alignment problems, And while it’s no secret straight teeth can drastically improve a smile. Did you know straightening teeth can improve your overall health, too?
Crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth are difficult to brush and floss. And if you're not brushing and flossing, you're not practicing excellent oral hygiene. And your whole body can suffer.
Your risk for cavities increases if you can’t remove bacteria or build-up from your teeth. And so does your risk of gum disease, which can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, and painful chewing. In extreme cases, gum disease can even cause your teeth to fall out.
Straight teeth are easier to brush and floss, which allows you to clean those hard-to-reach spots effectively. This makes practicing excellent oral hygiene more realistic.
An improper bite, such as an overbite, underbite, or crossbite, can interfere with how you chew and speak. This causes abnormal wear to your tooth enamel.
When your enamel erodes, your teeth become exposed and vulnerable to outside influences. They become sensitive to acidic drinks, citrus fruit, and even mouthwash. Teeth without proper enamel result in pain, sensitivity, discoloration, transparency, and cracks.
Improper bites may also lead to complications with your jaw, such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). TMJ often causes headaches, trouble chewing, pain in your jaw, and swelling of your face. Medications, bite guards, and physical therapy can treat TMJ. And also ease pain and discomfort. Not to mention, it can make you more confident about your smile.
Throughout the day, plaque builds up on your teeth. Straight teeth make it easier to rid your mouth of that build-up. Often, the cause for tooth decay is food particles that are stuck in your mouth. Straightening the teeth eliminates that extra space. So food particles don't get stuck.
Are you interested in straightening your teeth with Invisalign? Contact our team at Brooklyn City Dental at one of our offices in the Greenpoint or Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.
The first step is to come in for a consultation. Give us a call at 718-557-9771 or request an appointment using our convenient online booking tool.
