How Invisalign orthodontic treatment in Mississauga could improve your health
You probably realize that Invisalign orthodontic treatment can enhance the appearance of your smile, but did you know it may also improve your oral health and whole-body wellness? Dr. Rina Kotecha from Dentistry on 10in Mississauga, ON explains the mouth-body connection.
Straight teeth lead to better oral health
Bacteria are unicellular microorganisms that endlessly
reproduce. They play many useful roles in our ecosystem. For example,
bacteria break down dead organisms, releasing carbon dioxide (necessary
for photosynthesis in plants) back into the atmosphere.
The human mouth hosts several hundred different strains of
bacteria. Some are pathogens – disease-causing agents – and they are
prolific. If you practice good oral hygiene, you likely have only 1,000
to 100,000 of these creatures on each tooth surface. People who don’t
keep their mouths clean harbor about a billion bacteria per tooth.
Streptococci species – mutans, salivarius, anginosus, and
mitis – in particular, produce acidic waste and enzymes as they feast on
sugars and starches left behind by foods in your diet. Their excretions
impact oral health in several ways:
- Make holes in enamel, allowing cavity to develop.
- Irritate gum tissue, causing it to pull away from teeth, forming periodontal pockets.
- Penetrate deep into these pockets, dissolving ligaments and bone that stabilize teeth.
The solution might seem to
As you can see, balance in the oral terrain is the key to a healthy mouth. One of the ways you achieve that balance is with
Streptococci strains need three things to flourish – moisture, food, and temperature between 86- and 116-degrees Fahrenheit. That combination of conditions exists in the mouth, even when we
A person with straight, evenly-spaced teeth is less likely to develop tooth decay or gum disease than an individual with crooked teeth when both have similar diet and hygiene habits.
A healthy mouth fosters a healthy body
How do straight teeth and a healthy mouth reduce the risk of serious health problems? The same strains of bacteria that inflame soft oral tissues cause systemic inflammation when they enter the bloodstream. That can happen when diseased gum tissue (periodontitis) allows bacteria to infiltrate, or when the pathogens are swallowed into the digestive tract or aspirated into the lungs.
While the body of research continues to grow, we know that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease by about 20 percent. The connection between gum disease and diabetes is undeniable, as inflammation raises blood sugar levels. Oral health is also linked to osteoporosis, respiratory disease, certain cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Straight teeth (and thus lower the risk of periodontal disease) could even help prevent having a premature or low-birth-weight baby!
What to expect during Invisalign orthodontic treatment in Mississauga
The Invisalign system is a comfortable and convenient way to get straighter teeth efficiently . . . and look good while you are in treatment.
Computer-image modeling of your mouth serves as the
Aligners are transparent, so other people usually
Each case receives a unique treatment plan, but on average Invisalign can be completed in about a year with good compliance (wearing aligners 20 to 22 hours per day). Today’s Invisalign
Invisalign orthodontic treatment is just one of the ways Dr. Kotecha helps her patients in the Mississauga area enjoy oral health that contributes to overall wellness. Call Dentistry on 10 at (905) 455-9262 to find out how attractive a healthy mouth can be.
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