Problems with poor teeth spacing can be distracting and embarrassing. They can affect the way you look, but they can also be trouble for your oral health because they cause issues with your bite function and your hygiene efforts. When you look at your options for fixing teeth that are poorly spaced, you can discover that traditional orthodontic appliances are not necessarily your only option for care. Many people who have different degrees of malocclusion do qualify for work with clear aligners. As an alternative to metal braces, these appliances provide welcome advantages by being difficult to see and easy to remove.
Dr. Browne will take detailed measurements of your teeth and oral structures that will be used in the creation of your custom appliances. A set of these aligners will be made, with each one carefully constructed to make sure they take you a step closer to your fully straightened smile. All of the appliances are made to securely fit and encourage shifting so that teeth that overlap each other or are too far apart receive the appropriate adjustments. You will move from one to the next as you go through your treatment; all of them are difficult to see, and they will be easy for you to remove so that they are not in the way when you eat or clean your teeth.
As you learn more about orthodontic treatment, you can find it is helpful for more than just making cosmetic improvements. By using them to straighten your smile, you can actually improve your bite function and enjoy relief from issues with poor jaw alignment and movement. Beyond helping with TMJ disorder, corrective work can be useful for straightening teeth that overlap and are more difficult to brush effectively.
To learn more about what you gain by choosing to fix poorly spaced teeth with clear aligners, reach out to our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office at 913-901-8585.
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