Teeth that are out of alignment could be impactiong on a person’s general health.Having misaligned teeth could have an effect on a person’s overall wellbeing, it has been claimed.

US dentist Dr Evetta Shwartzman stated the body is a complex machine and when one part is out of alignment, this can have a detrimental impact in other areas.

As a result, a misaligned bite could lead to symptoms including headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, jaw discomfort and more, although straightening the teeth could improve overall health.

She commented: “Just by doing this, we restore the balance of our musculoskeletal system and relieve symptoms we didn’t even know stemmed from this imbalance.”

Elsewhere, research carried out by scientists at Pavia University, Italy, recently revealed that a substance contained in red wine could have a beneficial impact on oral health.

The study found that proanthocyanidins help remove bacteria from the teeth and provide a boost to dental hygiene.