If you are an adult with an uneven smile, you may wish for a straighter smile, but worry about how braces can impact your appearance. We understand, and are proud to offer our patients a custom and barely visible alternative to metal braces. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about helping adults in Prairie Village, KS, enjoy even smiles with clear orthodontic aligners.
Misalignment in Adulthood
We could develop misalignment due to issues in childhood, such as concerns with baby teeth erupting and falling out, which impacts how your permanent teeth arrive. Losing teeth in the teen and adult years can also lead to poor alignment. You could also have those due to thumb sucking in childhood, or even issues with the growth and development of your jaw.
When you have poor alignment, this not only causes embarrassment in social situations, but can increase the risk of complications like tooth decay and gum disease, as thorough brushing and flossing is a lot more difficult. Poor alignment could also stress your jaw joints, leaving you more vulnerable to severe complications like TMJ disorder and even chronic teeth grinding (bruxism)! But we can see if our clear orthodontics aligners can straighten your smile.
Assessing Your Candidacy
First, we will take a close look at your smile with digital imaging. We will assess the cause and overall severity of your dental misalignment. With this information, we can decide if you need clear braces or a more traditional routine with metal braces. If you are a candidate for our clear orthodontic aligners, then our team will take detailed images of your bite, which we use to create a 3D impression. Experts in a dental lab setting will then use the images and impressions to design and craft a series of orthodontic trays made specifically for your smile. When these are ready, you can begin the treatment process.
Clear Aligners
With orthodontic clear aligners, you will wear a set of custom, and clear aligners for about two weeks. Each day, these could be worn for 20 to 23 hours, taken out only for meals, brushing and flossing, and for special occasions or to clean your orthodontics. You then repeat the process with the next in the series and continue the process as your smile is gently and comfortably corrected. For many, an even smile is less than a year away! If you have any questions about helping adults with clear orthodontics aligners, then contact our team today.
Ready to Finally Address Your Dental Misalignment?
Our team is ready to help shift your uneven smile with a clear and comfortable alternative to metal braces. To learn more about taking on your dental misalignment with a cosmetic approach, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.