4 Overlooked Benefits of Invisalign for Your Overall Health

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4 Overlooked Benefits of Invisalign for Your Overall Health

Last Updated on November 7, 2022

Did you know that one in three people could benefit from braces?

Unfortunately, only a fraction of those people will seek out treatment. Of those few people, many of them struggle to find the right type of braces to suit their orthodontic needs.

Invisalign braces are an often overlooked and undervalued option. Aside from the benefits of having a straighter smile, Invisalign has several other benefits for your overall health.

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of Invisalign.

1. Overbite

An overbite happens when the upper teeth extend farther out than the bottom teeth. The overbite could be fairly mild where your bottom teeth rest just behind your top teeth, or the condition can be more serious to the point where you’re unable to close your mouth fully.

Overbites can occur for several reasons, but are typically due to genetics or underdeveloped bones that are supportive to the teeth and jaw.

An overbite can pose health concerns such as heavy wear on the lower teeth, joint pain, and gum problems or irritations.

If you’re a good candidate for Invisalign (you’ll work with your orthodontist and Invisalign provider to determine this), the braces will help to slowly adjust the overbite to improve these health concerns.

2. Open bite

An open bite happens when some teeth are not able to form a proper bite by making physical contact with other teeth. Open bites can be genetic but also occur from excessive thumb sucking.

Open bites can cause speech impediments, TMJ, and can make it difficult to eat or chew.

Invisalign can help to close an open bite, giving the ability to eat and speak normally.

3. Boost in Self-Confidence

They say a smile is worth 1000 words, and they really do mean it. A person who is confident with their smile will be likely to feel more confident about the rest of themself.

Think about it. The more you like your smile, the more you’re going to smile. Right? Psychologists find that the more you smile, the happier you will be.

Aside from a prettier smile, you’ll also start to feel changes in your mood such as decrease depression, anxiety, or general sadness.

4. It’s Discreet

This is perhaps one of the most enjoy the benefits of Invisalign braces. Many people can feel embarrassed to wear braces, especially adults and teens.

While Invisalign braces are completely invisible, it’s certainly a lot more discrete than having a mouth full of metal.

The Benefits of Invisalign Never Stop

It may not seem like it now, but, after Invisalign straightens out your teeth you could have a whole new outlook on life. Things that were once difficult, such as eating, brushing your teeth, or simply smiling for a photo will become easier and a lot less frustrating.

What will you do with your new self-confidence boost and other benefits of Invisalign?

Maybe add a new picture to your Tinder profile? Or maybe you’ll just enjoy the ease of your new day to day life.

Browse the rest of our site for more ways to boost your self-confidence, find your happiness, and stay healthy.