Did you know that a person’s smile is consistently ranked as one of the first things people notice when meeting someone for the first time?

That means that there’s a lot of good reasons to invest in orthodontic treatment!

With your smile being one of the first characteristics noticed about you, making sure you leave a good impression can be very important. Having a beautiful smile of clean, straight teeth can work wonders for your confidence - but it can also impact the health of your teeth and gums.

Reason #1 - Straight teeth are easier to clean (and keep clean).

It makes sense that having straight teeth can make it much easier for you to keep your teeth and gums clean. When your teeth are aligned, you have much more ability to brush away plaque and food remnants that can go on to cause things like tooth decay, gum problems, and bad breath if left in place. Teeth straightening ensures that there no hard-to-reach spots that can trap food and plaque.

Investing in braces or Invisalign goes a long way in helping your smile stay fresh and clean!

Reason #2 - Your smile improves when your bite improves.

Orthodontic treatment allows not only for straight teeth but also the correction of malocclusions, or improper bites.  When the top and bottom teeth meet each other properly then there will be less issues over time such as undesirable tooth wear or even tooth fracture.  A proper bite also allows for improved ability to bite and chew food. In addition, when your teeth meet properly your smile will naturally be more attractive.

Reason #3 - Straight teeth leave great first impressions (and can even help with getting a job).

Even if you’re not aware of it, a person’s smile is one of the first things you notice about someone. A straight, beautiful smile is something that can’t be ignored.

Investing in orthodontic treatment helps to ensure that your first impression isn’t tarnished by a less than desirable smile. When it comes to job opportunities, perceptions are everything. Having aligned teeth in your smile can not only help make your impression the right one during job opportunities, but it can also boost your confidence so that you can become more memorable and successful!

Reason #4 - Having straight teeth can lead to more confidence in your appearance.

As mentioned, alignment of your teeth can help boost your self-confidence that will shine through in every aspect of your life. When people aren’t confident in their appearance, it tends to show - which can end up preventing people from living their best life. Having straighter, brighter smile is something to be proud of, and one more reason to be confident in your appearance.

Achieving the confident smile you dream of can benefit you personally and professionally. Call Dr. Victoria Rothman’s office to learn more about how you can attain your smile goal today!