If you have poor alignment, why not start correcting the issue this summer? With orthodontic clear aligners, we can provide a clear and comfortable way to address poor alignment. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about helping smiles with our orthodontic clear aligners.
The Factors Behind Misalignment
Multiple factors could lead to dental misalignment, such as complications with the growth of your jaw or eruption of your teeth, the arrival of your wisdom teeth, premature loss of baby teeth, or even loss of permanent teeth in the teen and adult years. When poor alignment happens, this makes thorough brushing and flossing difficult which can increase the risk of tooth decay and infection, as well as gingivitis and gum disease. Poor alignment could place stress on the jaw joints and leave you vulnerable to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also feel self-conscious about your smile, impacting your quality of life! But we can help, and we can do so with a cosmetic option instead of metal braces!
Orthodontic Clear Aligners
If you have poor alignment, then we could shift your smile with clear aligners. These will be custom-made, and include several sets in a series of them. Treatment involves wearing a set of them for a two-week period, usually between 20 and 23 hours a day. You can remove them before meals so you don’t have to change your diet, and this removable nature means a much easier time brushing and flossing. You can even take them out for special occasions! The total treatment time varies, but often provides optimal results in as little as one year. The procedure also requires fewer office visits than braces would.
Starting Your Treatment
To get started, schedule a consultation with our team so we can take a close look at your smile with digital imaging, assess the cause and severity of your alignment concerns. We then decide if you need clear braces, and if so, we can take images of your bite with digital x-rays and intraoral camera, and experts will use them in a lab setting to design and craft your new aligners from a clear and practically invisible plastic material.
If you have any questions about how we correct uneven smiles with a clear and comfortable alternative to braces or if you are ready to try orthodontic clear aligners, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. With the right course of action, we can help straighten your smile and provide results that make you feel confident!
Do You Have Questions About Custom Clear Orthodontics?
Our team is ready to help treat your uneven smile and provide results that look amazing with a clear system. To learn more about clear and comfortable orthodontics, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.