If you feel self-conscious about crooked, gapped, or overcrowded teeth, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of people worldwide get clear aligners to straighten their smiles. Unlike standard braces, these transparent plastic trays fit comfortably over your pearly whites to gently reposition them. Plus, they allow your natural enamel to shine through, so they’re considered more discreet than traditional orthodontics.
However, that’s not the only advantage to choosing this treatment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Altenbach Clear Aligners, continue reading to learn 3 ways they benefit more than “just” your appearance!
Benefit #1: Enhanced Oral Health
You might think of clear aligners as an aesthetic enhancement, and they can indeed boost your confidence by repositioning your grin. However, teeth that overlap are harder to clean because you can’t always reach all their surfaces to brush and floss them. This increases your vulnerability to oral issues like cavities and periodontal problems.
These transparent trays shift your pearly whites to their rightful places so they’re easier to clean consistently. Your healthier enamel and connective tissues are more resistant to discoloration, decay, and disease.
Benefit #2: Improved Digestion
Your teeth are essential to your ability to chew meals thoroughly enough to be easily swallowed and digested. If they don’t come together correctly when you bite down, you might not be able to grind food in your mouth sufficiently. Consuming overly large pieces can cause gastrointestinal blockages or other issues, and if you’re unable to absorb nutrients as a result, you’re more likely to become malnourished.
Thankfully, Altenbach Clear Aligners can help improve your bite and reposition your teeth to restore your natural bite force. Plus, they’re removable, so there are no dietary restrictions during your treatment. You can enjoy a wholesome diet containing all the foods necessary to support your oral and overall well-being.
Benefit #3: Jaw Pain Relief
Crooked teeth or bite misalignments can also force your jaw to overcompensate to perform basic tasks, like speaking and eating. This puts extra pressure on your TMJ (temporomandibular joints), irritating the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tissues. Once they become inflamed, you might struggle to chew efficiently, hear clicking and popping sounds when you open or close your mouth, and eventually, develop a stiff or locked jaw.
Your dentist can provide transparent trays to correct mild to moderate misalignments to reduce swelling and aches associated with TMJ concerns.
If you’re unsure whether you’re a good candidate for Altenbach Clear Aligners, the best way to find out is to contact the office and schedule your consultation!
Meet the Author
Dr. Sean Altenbach is passionate about helping families in Jacksonville improve their lives by enhancing their dental health. He earned his dental degree at the University of Florida and has completed various continuing education programs, including clear aligner provider certification. Today, he offers a comprehensive menu of services to people of all ages and can assist with everything from basic preventive care to more complex treatments. His forward-thinking approach is combined with advanced technology to improve patient comfort while delivering accurate results meant to last. If you want to straighten your smile, you can request an appointment on the website or call (904) 448-0441.