Cosmetic Dentistry Isn't Just Cosmetic

If your teeth and smile seem compromised to you and not in a state of optimum health and appearance, what you may think is just Cosmetic Dentistry may actually improve your oral health. Optimal oral health also improves your overall medical health so maybe it’s time to consider the health benefits of what you may think is just a cosmetic issue.  For example, straighter teeth that are properly aligned improves your bite relationship which distributes your biting forces more evenly throughout your mouth causing less premature wear of your enamel which weakens your teeth.  Correcting crowded teeth, gapped teeth or overbites can lead to a more harmonious neuromuscular balance in your facial, jaw and head and neck muscles. Many common head and neck pain symptoms (sometimes referred to as TMJ or TMD “TemporoMandibular Disorder”) are related to imbalanced bite relationships. Properly spaced teeth also allow better bone support around your teeth. Crowded overlapped teeth also crush the surrounding bone that supports the teeth and these teeth can be lost prematurely as you age due to increased bone loss.

Properly restoring teeth that have very large old leaky fillings with crowns or porcelain inlays make these teeth stronger, less decay prone and less prone to periodontal disease because they are easier to clean and keep plaque free.  Not only will these teeth look better but they will be stronger, healthier and easier to maintain.

Don’t forget that a more attractive smile will give you more confidence both personally and professionally so it can improve your psychological health and help you be more successful. If you have any concerns that you would like to know your options on and the pros and cons of treatment, please feel free to contact us for a consultation.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Michael Krochak at

drk@nycsmilespa.com

NYC Smile Spa

30 E. 60th St., Rm 1201

New York, NY 10022

(212) 838-2900

Relax and smile!