Having an uneven smile can have a negative impact on your self confidence and your long term oral health. Overcrowded teeth can cause you to feel self-conscious in showing off your pearly whites, and they can be difficult to thoroughly clean, which can increase your risk of cavities, gum disease, and other concerns. Your Prairie Village, KS, dentist offers a method of discreet aligners which can correct these problems in under a year.
Find Out If This Option Is Right For You
There are many methods available to straighten your teeth, from traditional braces to ceramic options and discreet trays. The option you choose will depend on your personal needs and the severity of your misalignment. Before getting started on the fast method of our clear aligners, you will first need a consultation with your dentist. They will examine your oral cavity and see how severe your misalignment is. Since our method helps correct the most visible teeth that show when your smile, it is best for patients who have less serious misalignment problems. If you have problems with overcrowding or large gaps between your teeth, other orthodontic methods may be better for your needs.
Creating Your Custom Trays
When you are approved to start this treatment, we will take an impression of your oral cavity to create the series of trays for you to wear. These are made of a clear acrylic material and are customized to snuggly fit your smile as they adjust your teeth into the correct position. One benefit of this method over traditional braces is that many patients find these to be more comfortable. You won’t have to worry about metal brackets irritating your gums or cheeks. Many teenagers or adults may put off orthodontic treatment because they worry that braces will disrupt their appearance or make them appear younger. Our clear trays are virtually invisible, so others will not notice that you are wearing these trays.
Wear Your Aligners Every Day
You will wear these all day, taking them out only for short amounts of time to eat meals or brush your teeth. It’s important that you keep them in for the majority of the day so that they work as intended. Unlike braces, you won’t have to worry about avoiding certain foods throughout your treatment. You will remove your aligners before meals, meaning you can continue eating all of your favorite foods and snacks without risk of damaging your orthodontic appliance. Every few weeks, your dentist will instruct you to move on to the next set of trays and your smile will gradually be adjusted.
Schedule An Appointment To Get Started
Our discreet orthodontic method could help straighten your smile in less than a year. Call Dr. Browne’s team in Prairie Village, KS, today at (913) 901-8585 to schedule your consultation.