People tend to think of
beautiful straight teeth as a purely cosmetic concern – a luxury rather than a
necessity. However, teeth that are crooked, stained, or have other problems can
cause physiological problems in the rest of the body or can be an indicator of
other health problems.
Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean properly,
potentially leading to tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss. A bad bite can also cause abnormal wear of
tooth surfaces, poor speech, and excessive stress on the jaw bone and gum
tissue.
Poor
bites can also influence chewing and swallowing and food selection –
leading to nutritional problems. Pain in the jaw or teeth can lead to pain in
the head, neck, shoulders, or elsewhere in the body. Oral pain often leads to
diminished activity, lost work days, depression, sleep problems, and missed
school for children.
In addition, problems with your teeth can be an indicator of
whole-body health issues. Scientific
research indicates a link between gum disease and many other overall health
problems including: high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, premature
births and many more.
Sometimes teeth can reveal a previously unknown health condition.
Conditions that can be detected in the mouth include diabetes (causes gum infections),
acid reflux (teeth are much more prone to decay), some auto-immune disorders
(the soft tissue in the mouth and salivary glands can be affected), liver
diseases (the soft tissue in the mouth is jaundiced) and many more.
On the other hand, teeth that are well-cared for have a host of
psychological and physiological benefits. If you visit your doctor regularly
you can avoid infections in the mouth that could spread to the rest of the
body. If your bite is well-aligned, your
mouth will be comfortable, you’ll be able to speak easily, and you can eat
anything you want. A beautiful smile can
increase your self-esteem and encourage you to smile more (something everyone
could use!). And increased self-confidence generates success.
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