With metal braces you can obtain an even smile, but the process could take about two years on average. But what if we have an option that could correct your smile in less time, as little as a year or less for some patients? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how orthodontic clear aligners provide treatment in a shorter time frame than braces!
The Process of Correcting Your Smile
How do our clear braces address your misalignment? Instead of relying on metal braces and wires, or custom retainers, we will use a series of aligners to address your misalignment. These trays will fit snugly over your teeth and when worn, gently reposition your teeth. You receive a series of these sets, and wear each one in order to gradually correct your smile. While braces usually require a commitment of two or more years, we could offer even smiles in a much shorter time frame with a clear orthodontic approach.
Even Results in as Little as One Year
While braces need to reposition all of the teeth, including the rear ones, our clear aligners focus on the front facing teeth. Which means we can shift the more visible portions of your smile in a shorter time frame, son you obtain results in as little as a year in some cases. Our team will examine your smile to assess the severity of your misalignment and decide if this is the best course for you. If so, we will take images and impressions of your bite, which are then used to design and craft your custom aligner sets. Made from a clear plastic, these are practically invisible and provide an even smile with comfort and precision.
Other Benefits of Orthodontic Clear Aligners
Along with correcting your smile in a shorter time frame and offering nearly invisible treatment, they are also removable! This means we can take them out before meals, so you don’t need to alter your diet or avoid certain foods, you just return them to your smile following your meal or snack. This removable nature also means you have a much easier time brushing and flossing than you would with braces, so you can better protect your oral health from cavities and gum disease, and limit the risk of teeth stains during treatment too.
If you have any questions about orthodontic clear aligners, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Correcting Your Uneven Smile
We want to provide care to ensure you can smile with confidence and enjoy better oral health and bite function too. To learn more about the process of shifting your uneven teeth, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.