Oral Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment 

Orthodontic problems are never easy to live with. Issues with misaligned, crooked, or crowded teeth affect more than just your smile’s appearance. They can impact the function and overall health of your teeth. Orthodontic appliances like braces and aligners can be used to straighten crooked teeth, improving the quality of your smile. At Mint Dental in Meridian, Idaho, we offer SureSmile orthodontics to help you achieve your desired smile. 

Oral Health Benefits of SureSmile Orthodontics 

SureSmile uses invisible teeth aligners to straighten crooked teeth, correct bite issues, and realign your smile. A consultation with Dr. Kevin Pulsipher and our team will kick-start your treatment. We will evaluate your teeth, gums, and jaw, assess areas needing improvement, and outline a treatment plan. At the same time, we will have a series of progressive aligners custom-made to help you achieve your smile goals. SureSmile aligners are designed to put controlled pressure on your teeth to maneuver them into a straighter position slowly. Dr. Pulsipher and our team will monitor your progress throughout your treatment to ensure your smile goals are met. After your treatment, you’ll have a beautifully aligned smile to show off. In addition to esthetics, your treatment can yield the following oral health benefits: 

• Better Oral Hygiene
  When your teeth align, they’re so much easier to clean. Improved oral hygiene will keep plaque buildup to a minimum, which, in turn, can reduce your risk of cavities. Better oral care can prevent dental issues like oral infections, tooth erosion, bone loss, and periodontal disease. Consider the potential savings on your dental bills! Your teeth will look and feel healthier, stronger, and brighter with better oral hygiene. 
• Improved Bite 
  Although teeth are used for different purposes, their primary job is chewing and grinding food. Issues with malocclusion like overbites, underbites, and crossbites can impair your ability to chew. This, in turn, can make it more difficult to digest your food. SureSmile orthodontics can significantly enhance your chewing power by correcting bite problems. You’ll be able to eat a wider variety of foods, easily digest what you eat, and get more nutritional value from your meals. With an improved bite, chewing pressure will be evenly distributed between your teeth to avoid wear and tear on a select few. 
• Relief of Jaw Pain & TMJ
  Tooth alignment can also impact jaw function. When teeth are out of alignment, they can put undue pressure on jaw muscles and joints, leading to pain and tension. A dysfunctional bite can also trigger jaw disorders like TMJ or aggravate problems with bruxism. SureSmile distributes the biting forces evenly by shifting your teeth into alignment to minimize problems with TMJ and teeth grinding. 
  

Invisible Teeth Aligners Near Me 

To learn more about SureSmile orthodontics and how it can benefit you, contact Dr. Kevin Pulsipher from Mint Dental in Meridian, ID, at (208) 900-4669. 

Dr. Kevin Pulsipher | Mint Dental

Dr. Kevin Pulsipher graduated from Brigham Young University (BA in Russian in 2013) and Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine (Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2017). He served as a dentist in the US Army for four years before settling in the Treasure Valley.

He is committed to continuous education and has spent over 100 hours each on implant and dental sleep medicine courses. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (Diplomate).

Providing premium care to patients is Dr. Pulsipher’s priority, and he has been doing this for seven years as a general dentist.

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