If you have an uneven smile, this could lead to poor oral health and even issues with your overall bite function. In these situations, help is possible with orthodontics. Instead of metal braces, we can provide even smiles with clear and custom aligners. In today’s blog, Robert M Browne DDS in Prairie Village talks about improving your oral health with orthodontic clear aligners.
The Link Between Dental Misalignment and Oral Health
Did you know that misalignment could lead to poor oral health? When you have uneven teeth, such as crooked teeth, crowding, or overlapping teeth, this could make thorough brushing and flossing difficult, which in turn increases the risk of complications, like tooth decay and gum disease. The stress on your jaw joints could then lead to issues like TMJ disorder and even bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also feel self-conscious about your appearance! But we can help boost oral health and return function, and improve the beauty of your smile, with our orthodontic clear aligners.
Creating Clear Aligners
These aligners are clear plastic trays that fit snugly over your teeth. We will craft them based on detailed digital images we take of your bite with an intraoral camera, as well as digital x-rays. The orthodontics will be custom-made for you to ensure a comfortable fit and effective treatment, so you can obtain an even smile without the need for metal braces. Instead, you have an almost invisible way to shift your teeth.
Better Oral Health and Bite Function
Treatment helps correct your misalignment and offers better oral health and bite function as a result. The treatment process is a simple one. You will wear a set of aligners for a specific amount of time, usually about 20 to 23 hours each day, and each set in the series will be worn for about two weeks. You then begin wearing the next set in the series as your smile is shifted and corrected. Optimal results could take as little as one year, as the process focuses more on the most visible portions of your smile. These are also removable, so you can take them out before you eat or prior to a special event, so you can feel confident and even avoid changes to your diet. This removable nature also makes daily brushing and flossing easier, so you can enjoy better oral health.
If you have any questions about how we correct your uneven smile with our clear and comfortable orthodontic aligners, then contact our team today to learn more and start the treatment process!
Do You Have Questions About Clear Orthodontics?
Our team wants to help shift your uneven smile with a series of clear and comfortable plastic orthodontics. To learn more about our clear braces, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.