Healthier Teeth and Gums Swollen or red gums can often be the result of having teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced. Unfortunately, these are also signs of periodontal disease. When teeth are properly aligned, it helps the gums fit more securely around the teeth, allowing for the strongest and healthiest defence against potential periodontal problems. This is where orthodontics comes in, moving your teeth into the proper position.

Overall Health Think of your teeth as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums – and how they look to others when you smile – say a lot about your overall health. If you’re taking good care of both, you’re probably taking good care of the rest of you. Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by bacteria. Left untreated, they can cause mouth sores, tender or bleeding gums, bad breath, and possible tooth loss. Studies have shown that oral infections can also be linked to other more serious ailments such as heart disease, stroke, pneumonia and diabetes.

Easier Cleaning One of the biggest challenges of having misaligned, crowded or overlapping teeth is effectively cleaning the teeth. This can often lead to plaque build-up, and eventually tooth decay. By moving teeth into a more ideal position, orthodontics can help prevent the plaque build-up responsible for tooth decay.

Speech Misaligned teeth and jaws can cause speech problems. Orthodontics can enable the ability for proper speech by correcting overbite etc. Having the ability to speak without impediment changes some peoples lives. Come into our Brisbane clinic today and consult us on how we can help.