{"id":65,"date":"2017-11-17T16:27:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T16:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2017-11-17T16:27:31","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T16:27:31","slug":"dentist-reveals-top-3-reasons-straighten-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/dentist-reveals-top-3-reasons-straighten-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Reveals the Top 3 Reasons to Straighten Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-66\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_118631974__1510936023_88923-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"perfectly straight teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_118631974__1510936023_88923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_118631974__1510936023_88923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_118631974__1510936023_88923.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A new bar has just opened up in your area, so you and your friends are going to meet up and give them a warm welcome to the community (<em>as well as sample some of their wares<\/em>). You know everyone will have their phones out taking pictures aplenty, so you flash a quick smile in the mirror to make sure you\u2019re prepared. Of course, all you can notice is just how crooked your teeth are, and suddenly you\u2019re extremely self-conscious. You\u2019ve wanted to straighten your teeth for years, but you just couldn\u2019t make yourself undergo the expense and hassle of orthodontic treatment just for aesthetic reasons. However, straightening your smile actually has numerous other benefits beyond improving your looks, many of which can directly impact your long-term oral health, and today, your dentist in Denver is going to share just a few.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Straighter Teeth are Healthier<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone knows that perfectly straight teeth look great, but did you know they tend to be healthier as well? When teeth are crooked and crowded, this can make it extremely difficult to brush all of their surfaces, leaving plaque behind that can cause cavities, gum disease, and numerous other dental problems.<\/p>\n<p>When the teeth are perfectly aligned, they are easily brushed and flossed, helping a person avoid a multitude of preventable dental problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Straighter Teeth Work Better<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, your teeth aren\u2019t just for looks\u2014they\u2019re essential to helping you speak and eat properly as well. Misaligned teeth can make these everyday activities feel uncomfortable and awkward. Often, crooked teeth will have sharp edges that irritate the surrounding soft tissues, or they can prevent a person from making certain speech sounds. Between that and their appearance, this can severely lower a person\u2019s self-esteem.<\/p>\n<h2>Straighter Teeth Makes <em>Others<\/em> Feel Better About You<\/h2>\n<p>Having straighter teeth will certainly make you feel better about yourself, but it will also increase other people\u2019s opinions of you. Decades of research have shown time and time again that people with a beautifully straight smile tend to be thought of as more attractive, intelligent, and professional, leading to greater success in both personal and business relationships. A quick search on the internet will lead you to thousands of stories about people who received orthodontic treatment, and afterwards, the world just seemed to magically open up to them. Whether it\u2019s just because of their increased confidence or their teeth, the results are still the same: straighter teeth can do much more than simply improve your appearance.<\/p>\n<p>So the next time you\u2019re worrying about your crooked teeth and weighing the pros-and-cons of straightening them, you\u2019ll now have plenty of reasons to finally get the smile you\u2019ve always wanted. And, thanks to treatments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/invisalign-clear-braces.html\">Invisalign in Denver<\/a>, you can now transform your smile <em>without<\/em> noticeable metal braces. Once you\u2019ve corrected your smile, it\u2019ll be the absolute last thing on your mind the next time you go out with your friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/meet-the-drs.html\">Dr. Jayme Glamm<\/a> is a practicing general, restorative, and cosmetic dentist based in Denver, CO. She has helped countless people achieve the smiles of their dreams using cutting-edge dental treatments, including Invisalign. If you\u2019re ready to finally straighten your teeth, she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new bar has just opened up in your area, so you and your friends are going to meet up and give them a warm welcome to the community (as well as sample some of their wares). 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