{"id":1683,"date":"2016-06-20T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2019-03-11T18:32:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T18:32:34","slug":"1683","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manYou\u2019ve probably heard plenty of times that straight teeth are healthy teeth. Not only does having straight teeth project friendliness and boost confidence, but a straight smile actually has many more benefits beyond just the cosmetic pluses. There\u2019s no doubting that a straighter smile can improve your personal and professional life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Studies support that of the adult patients that have gone through orthodontic treatment, 83% reported an improvement in their personal relationships, 58% reported improved career success, and 92% would recommend orthodontic treatment to others. In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing. Here are ten ways that straight teeth improve your health:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Improved Oral Hygiene: The straighter your teeth, the easier they are to clean. Crooked and overlapping teeth make them more likely to trap food particles and harder to brush and floss. With crooked teeth, there are parts of the mouth that toothbrush bristles can\u2019t reach, creating hotbeds for plaque and tartar buildup.<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. Lower Risk of Disease: When your teeth are easier to clean you\u2019re at a lower risk for gum disease, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues. It\u2019s possible for oral bacteria to enter your bloodstream and affect the inner lining of blood vessels and brain. Even though the plaque on your teeth is not the exact same as the plaque that builds up in arteries and causes heart attacks, the species of bacteria that causes gum disease can also be found in artery-clogging plaque.<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. A Healthier Jawbone: For those with a large gap in their teeth or with missing adult teeth, that area of the jawbone is left bare. When the jawbone is left this way it grows weak and can lead to tooth loss. Straightening teeth and addressing gaps helps keep the jawbone strong and healthy.<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Less Risk of Tooth Loss: The leading causes of tooth loss are periodontal disease and tooth decay. When your teeth are difficult to take care of, you\u2019re more at risk for developing oral hygiene issues.<\/b><\/li>\n
  5. Fewer Headaches: When your teeth are misaligned, you\u2019re more likely to grind your teeth and have a poorly aligned bite. Oftentimes, a bad bite and grinding teeth can cause chronic headaches. Aligning your teeth and jaw will help alleviate these issues. <\/b><\/li>\n
  6. Lower Risk for Gum and Lip Injury: With crooked teeth and a misaligned jaw, you\u2019re more likely to irritate the soft tissue in your mouth or bite your cheeks and lips. Cuts and sores in your mouth can lead to infection, but also be a serious annoyance.<\/b><\/li>\n
  7. Less Chipping: The more crooked your teeth are, the more likely they are to get cracked or chipped. While you should always wear a mouthguard during contact sports, having straighter teeth helps to decrease the likelihood of damage.<\/b><\/li>\n
  8. Clearer Speech: When your teeth are properly aligned it makes it easier to speak clearly. Oftentimes when people have a gap in their teeth it\u2019s difficult to pronounce certain words or speak without a whistle. Clearer speech is a natural confidence booster.<\/b><\/li>\n
  9. Better Digestion: Poorly aligned teeth compromises chewing, the first step of proper digestion. Once food is properly chewed, saliva carries enzymes to break down the food and makes it easier for the stomach and intestines to process. After patients\u2019 teeth are straightened they typically enjoy their food more.<\/b><\/li>\n
  10. Improved Mood: There\u2019s no hiding the fact that smiling is a mood booster. When patients are self conscious about their smiles, they\u2019re more likely to avoid smiling. With straighter teeth, patients are more confident and happy showing off their smile.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Although many patients turn to orthodontic treatment to improve cosmetic issues with their smile, there\u2019s plenty of benefits that extend beyond having beautiful pearly whites. A straight smile decreases the risk of disease, lowers the chances of developing oral health issues, improves mood, and creates a healthier environment overall. As your Jacksonville orthodontist, we believe in helping our patients be the healthiest versions of themselves. With an experienced team and caring staff, we work to bring our patients the healthiest smiles with the highest standard of care possible. We offer plenty of options for orthodontic care so that our patients can find the method that works best for their specific case and lifestyle. At Ortega Orthodontics, we\u2019re dedicated to the health of our patients. Contact us to learn more about how orthodontic treatment can work for you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You\u2019ve probably heard plenty of times that straight teeth are healthy teeth. Not only does having straight teeth project friendliness and boost confidence, but a straight smile actually has many more benefits beyond just the cosmetic pluses. There\u2019s no doubting that a straighter smile can improve your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1684,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10],"yoast_head":"\nTen Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Ortega Orthodontics Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-06-20T08:00:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2019-03-11T18:32:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ortegaortho\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ortegaortho\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/\",\"name\":\"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-06-20T08:00:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2019-03-11T18:32:34+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/137a983f3857f69bebfdbd0df0b7478f\"},\"description\":\"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Ortega Orthodontics Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/137a983f3857f69bebfdbd0df0b7478f\",\"name\":\"ortegaortho\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a491adeb27599d989c3da4aaebb7810c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a491adeb27599d989c3da4aaebb7810c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"ortegaortho\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/author\/ortegaortho\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog","description":"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog","og_description":"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/","og_site_name":"Ortega Orthodontics Blog","article_published_time":"2016-06-20T08:00:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2019-03-11T18:32:34+00:00","author":"ortegaortho","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"ortegaortho","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/","url":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/","name":"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health - Ortega Orthodontics Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"","datePublished":"2016-06-20T08:00:38+00:00","dateModified":"2019-03-11T18:32:34+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/137a983f3857f69bebfdbd0df0b7478f"},"description":"In addition to the cosmetic and social benefits, a straighter smile is healthier for your oral health and your overall wellbeing.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#primaryimage","url":"","contentUrl":""},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/1683\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ten Ways Straight Teeth Improve Your Health"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/","name":"Ortega Orthodontics Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/137a983f3857f69bebfdbd0df0b7478f","name":"ortegaortho","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a491adeb27599d989c3da4aaebb7810c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a491adeb27599d989c3da4aaebb7810c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"ortegaortho"},"url":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/author\/ortegaortho\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1683"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1683"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1686,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1683\/revisions\/1686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}