A Look At How We Straighten Uneven Smiles

Do you have an uneven smile? If so, this could impact the health, function, and appearance of your smile. But we can help, and we can do so without the need for metal braces! In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about straightening uneven smiles with orthodontic clear aligners.

The Causes and Risks of Dental Misalignment

Dental misalignment could occur due to issues with the growth of your smile or how your teeth erupt. The arrival of wisdom teeth could be a factor, as could injury to the face or jaw. Tooth loss could also factor in the onset of misalignment. Without treatment, this alters the appearance of your smile so you may feel self-conscious and comfortable in social situations. Misalignment could also increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease as brushing and flossing thoroughly is more difficult. The pressure on your jaw joints from misalignment could also mean a higher risk of TMJ disorder and uneven bruxism (teeth grinding). Don’t live with crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, talk to our team about a clear and cosmetic approach with clear aligners.

A Cosmetic Approach

While metal brackets and wires are effective for more severe cases, we could take on minor cases with clear aligners instead, which are practically invisible and comfortable to wear. Our team will take detailed digital images of your bite from multiple angles, and use them in a lab setting to design and craft your orthodontics from a BPA-free plastic material, ensuring they fit comfortably and provide treatment with precision. For some, an even smile could be possible in as little as one year! During treatment, you can remove these before meals so you don’t have to alter your diet or worry about food particles being trapped in them. Being removable also means a much simpler time brushing and flossing during treatment, so the risk of tooth decay, stained teeth, and gum disease is much lower.

Orthodontic Clear Aligners

How do we shift your uneven teeth and strengthen smiles with clear aligners? You will receive a series of these and we will wear each set in them for about two weeks, usually between 20 and 23 hours a day. You do this for about a year, switching sets every two weeks, and watch as your smile is gently corrected in a much shorter time frame than is possible with braces. They are ready to clean and maintain, and can help teens and adults alike! If you have any questions about orthodontic clear aligners, then contact our team today to learn more.

Do You Have Questions About Our Orthodontic Clear Aligners?

We want to help treat crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth with a cosmetic and metal-free approach. To learn more about our custom orthodontics, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.