{"id":241,"date":"2025-07-07T21:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T21:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2025-08-04T21:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T21:07:52","slug":"4-health-reasons-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/07\/4-health-reasons-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Non-Aesthetic Reasons to Get Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-300x199.png\" alt=\"Dentist with gloves carefully holding two Invisalign trays\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.png 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What sets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/invisalign-clear-braces.html\">Invisalign<\/a> apart from traditional braces is its crystal-clear aesthetics. But maybe you\u2019ve been there, heard that! After all, people love to talk about how good their smile looks during and after treatment. If you\u2019re searching for other reasons to start Invisalign, look no further \u2013 you\u2019ll find four right here in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: More Comfortable Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your teeth are crooked, it\u2019s difficult (or close to impossible) to rest your bite comfortably. Since your pearly whites don\u2019t line up properly, you probably find yourself settling your jaw into awkward angles. It\u2019s possible you\u2019re even having to put more effort into chewing your food than normal. Once Invisalign corrects your dental alignment, your smile will be at ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Better Nutrition and Digestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficient chewing is crucial for encouraging digestion and nutrient absorption. Basically, chewing not only helps break down your food into smaller bites, but also helps mix in your saliva. Saliva, in turn, contains enzymes that help your stomach absorb and use nutrients. So if your uneven bite is interfering with your ability to chew thoroughly, you could very well be missing out on the nutrients you worked so hard to get. Invisalign can solve this issue entirely by simply straightening out your pearly whites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Pain Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, misalignment can be so severe that it exerts an incredible amount of strain on the jawbone. In this case, you might experience pain in your jaw <em>or <\/em>in nearby facial muscles, such as your neck or head. These days, Invisalign is advanced enough to correct the vast majority of bite and jaw misalignments \u2013 there\u2019s a reason it\u2019s often used as a TMJ solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Easier Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a hard time flossing between your crooked teeth? Is your toothbrush unable to reach certain nooks and crannies? Invisalign can help with that, too! It\u2019s much easier to clean your smile thoroughly when your pearly whites are perfectly straight. And a cleaner smile is better protected from cavity- and gum disease-causing bacteria, which is a definite health benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While improved aesthetics are a great perk that comes with Invisalign, it\u2019s not the only one. Start your treatment today so you can have a healthier grin tomorrow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/about-dr-cordes.html\">Dr. David W. Cordes<\/a> has been providing orthodontic treatment for patients wanting straighter teeth for over two decades. He\u2019s proud to offer Invisalign clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces and would be happy to help guide your treatment if you\u2019re interested in improving your oral health. To schedule your consultation, call 860-749-1909 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">submit your request online.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What sets Invisalign apart from traditional braces is its crystal-clear aesthetics. But maybe you\u2019ve been there, heard that! After all, people love to talk about how good their smile looks during and after treatment. 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