Smoking and Invisalign Braces

Smoking and Invisalign Braces

Why Orthodontic Treatment?

If you have decided to have orthodontic treatment, you need to know what an important step you are taking towards improving the look of your teeth!  You see, the benefits of orthodontics are much more than having a pretty smile.  Oftentimes your Orthodontist is preventing bigger problems from developing later.

Crooked or crowded teeth may cause uneven wear of tooth surfaces or jaw problems that may lead to complications later in life.  They can also be difficult to clean properly, which makes them prone to tooth decay and gum disease.

So remember, your decision to pursue orthodontic treatment is a real investment in you, which will pay dividends for years to come with a truly healthy, beautiful smile.

Tobacco Use and your orthodontic treatment and oral health

Cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco places you at a higher risk for a variety of oral health problems that can reduce or delay the success of your orthodontic treatment.

Tobacco contains a variety of hazardous chemicals that enter your mouth when you smoke or chew tobacco.  You therefore increase your risk of having the following

• Mouth, throat and lung cancer
• Gum (periodontal) disease
• Delayed tooth movement
• Poor healing after oral surgery
• Receding gums
• Dental decay (cavities)
• Failure of dental implants

You will be working hard toward a brighter smile with the help of orthodontics.  This is a great time to think about stopping your tobacco habit, and to make a positive choice about your health.

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