When you are an adult with crooked or misaligned teeth, life can feel very tough; even smiling in group photos becomes hard, lowering your self-esteem. And that’s not OK!

Nowadays, there are more options than ever before for adults to correct misalignments using braces and aligners. And, should you live in Bournemouth, our team would be more than happy to help you achieve that straighter smile.

At Queens Park Dental Team, we know all about teeth straightening Bournemouth, and can offer you a myriad of appliances. One of our most popular aligners, Inline, straightens your smile whilst also being practically invisible, allowing you to get the straighter smile you want without worrying about obvious metal attachments.

So, what are some of the key benefits of undertaking teeth straightening Bournemouth? Read on to find out!

Improved confidence

We all know that having straighter teeth leads to improved confidence.

If you smile more, people are also more likely to notice you, take you seriously and will likely listen to your ideas more; very handy if you are looking for a promotion at work or trying to get clients.

Hence why teeth straightening Bournemouth has boomed in popularity among adults; we can use clear or invisible aligners to correct your teeth, boosting your confidence without the need for metal appliances. Perfect!

Improved oral health

Straighter teeth are easier to clean; it really is that simple!

If you have misaligned, crooked or crowded teeth, there are more places for bacteria to accumulate, thus increasing the chances of gum disease and tooth decay. Wearing a brace can cut the chances of such instances in half in the first few weeks of use, leading to a healthier mouth and stronger teeth.

Improved physical health

The link between excess amounts of plaque and bacteria in the mouth and other health issues has been long since documented.

And, following on from the previous point, if you have straighter teeth, there are fewer places for plaque to hide and seep into your bloodstream via saliva or gum inflammation. So, wearing a brace can eventually actually reduce the chance of you developing cardiovascular disease, cancer and suffering from heart attacks or strokes.

Improved sleep

When your upper and lower jaw do not sit together, it is likely that you engage in nocturnal bruxism or teeth grinding.

Not only does this lead to an increase in the occurrence of migraines, but it can also cause issues with sleep too. So, wearing a brace or even an aligner to correct for these issues can lead to more restful sleep, fewer headaches and less neck pain each morning. This can improve your quality of life too.

Improved digestion

As you may be aware, teeth that do not mesh correctly make it harder to bite and chew food correctly.

And, while it may be initially undesirable to wear braces as an adult, doing so can aid in better digestion. Correctly meshed teeth equate to correct chewing, which leads to better digestion and fewer issues such as acid reflux and heartburn.