Let’s face it, few people are overly keen on a trip to their dentist.

And that eagerness (or lack of) probably dims even more if they are told that they need to have braces fitted.

Despite the success that braces and other orthodontic appliances have had since they were first introduced, many people are less than eager to have them fitted, even if they will get a great-looking smile out of it! And so, many patients, especially adults, would rather have a misaligned or crooked smile than undertake a brace, even though they can offer so much more than a straight smile.

As our name suggests, at Ashlow Orthodontics, our orthodontist in Stoke-on-Trent knows everything about braces and aligners and can attest to how they can improve your life. Far more than a purely cosmetic treatment, they can alleviate common health issues and even enable you to speak with more clarity! Perfect!

So, delving a bit deeper, what are some of the other advantages to wearing braces? Our orthodontist in Stoke-on-Trent answers below!

Correct speech issues

It is no coincidence that people who have misaligned teeth also tend to have an issue with their speech. In fact, many younger children who have lisps are often referred to see our orthodontist in Stoke-on-Trent!

So, when you are fitted with a brace, regardless of your age, it can and will correct any speech issues that you may have.

Improve oral health

Straighter teeth are easier to clean- it’s just that simple!

And, if you have misaligned or crowded teeth, you may find yourself succumbing to cavities or gum issues regularly due to poor cleaning, even if you are really scrubbing away twice a day!

So, wearing a brace or an aligner straightens your teeth and thus makes them easier to clean, allowing for an overall improvement in your oral health.

Improve your physical health

The studies that have linked excessive plaque in the mouth to secondary health issues like cardiovascular disease are extensive.

Due to reasons mentioned before, misaligned teeth often have higher levels of plaque and harmful bacteria attached to them which, if left untreated, can cause problems such as heart disease, cancers and even strokes! Yikes!

So, wearing a brace and having your teeth straightened can do far more for you than simply straighten your smile!

Boost your confidence

When you have misaligned teeth, regardless of whether other people notice or not, it can have a huge impact on your self-esteem and general wellbeing.

You may resist smiling in photos due to embarrassment, which is not a good feeling.

A trip to see our team and have braves fitted will usually, in the long-term, result in improved confidence and more smiles in photos! Perfect!

Help you sleep!

If your jaw is misaligned, it is likely that you grind your teeth when you sleep.

This can cause you to have broken sleep patterns, leading to fatigue. So, wearing a brace can help you get those all-important 40 winks without interruption!