Today, 15 May, is World Orthodontic Health Day and at Clínica Peydro we have one of the best orthodontists in the world, Diego Peydro, to explain how clear aligners have improved the appearance and health of thousands of patients. Malocclusions, badly aligned smiles, gummy smiles, crowding… there is no problem orthodontics cannot correct, as long as there is a good professional planning the case behind it.
Orthodontics in children and adults
Unlike a few years ago, the arrival of clear aligners has encouraged children, teenagers and adults alike to have this treatment. How they look, how comfortable they are and the fact that they can be taken in and out have made this treatment enormously popular with adults, who used to be reluctant to wear braces. Orthodontics is a treatment which, in its various forms, can be present from the age of 6, when it is advisable to bring a child in for a first orthodontic check-up so as to correct and guide the development of the upper and lower jaw if necessary.
Health, the main reason for having orthodontic treatment
Although some patients come to our clinic for esthetic reasons, the truth is that a great many also come for health reasons. Behind an aligned smile lie countless benefits, such as better brushing, less back pain or an end to bruxism. Although the objectives of orthodontic treatment can vary with age (from positioning the bones correctly to creating more space for implants), the benefits are countless.
It positions the bones correctly
One of the reasons orthodontic treatment is carried out in children is to stop harmful habits taking hold and, with them, deforming the jaws. That is why it is extremely important for children to see a dentist for an orthodontic check-up at the age of six. That will make sure they have no oral health problems as adults and do not have to face surgery to correct something that could have been dealt with in childhood.
It improves self-esteem in adulthood
Clear aligners have without doubt marked a before and after in this kind of treatment. Clear aligners have without doubt marked a before and after in this kind of treatment. So much so that more and more adults ask about this treatment at our clinic. People who have had orthodontic treatment generally smile far more, thanks to the emotional wellbeing they have gained from it. That means the immune system is more active, making illness less likely.
It reduces the risk of digestive problems
Among the benefits of orthodontics are more efficient chewing and swallowing. A better aligned smile lets us cut and grind food more effectively, improving our ability to digest it.
It prevents certain kinds of pain
Jaw pain, muscle tension, headaches… are one of the main reasons many people decide to start orthodontic treatment even though their teeth are practically aligned.
Appearance, the new reason many people choose orthodontics
Unlike years ago, you no longer have to spend more than a year wearing braces to end up with a perfect smile. Technology has advanced and so has orthodontic treatment. So much so that today almost everyone chooses clear aligners to straighten their teeth. Slimming the face, reducing a gummy smile or having a more attractive smile are among the other main reasons more and more people are choosing clear aligners to look better. Where once the obstacle was having to wear unattractive brackets on your teeth, today that problem no longer exists, thanks to the transparent material clear aligners are made of. Whichever kind of orthodontic treatment you choose, it will certainly improve your oral health and the look of your smile. At Clínica Peydro we offer you a free first visit.
