Dental misalignment is a factor behind poor oral health and could lead to major long-term issues for teens and adults. But our team can help, and we can do so with a series of clear aligners. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne and our team in Prairie Village, KS, talk about the long-term benefits of correcting uneven smiles.
The Onset of Dental Misalignment
How does misalignment form? For teens and adults, this could start in early childhood, as various factors could upset how the smile grows and the teeth erupt. Losing teeth too early in childhood could alter how permanent teeth erupt, and losing permanent teeth in the teen and adult years could cause the rest of the smile to shift, creating misalignment. For some, the arrival of these teeth could create alignment concerns.
When people have poor alignment, this leads to a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease, as well as TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). People could also feel confident in social situations. But we can help correct uneven smiles with orthodontic clear aligners.
Assessing Your Candidacy
How do you know if clear orthodontics are the best way to correct your uneven smile? Our team will examine your smile with digital imaging systems, so we can assess the cause and severity of your poor alignment. We will then decide if this is the best course of action for you, and if so, we will take digital images of your bite, which will be used by experts in a lab setting to design and craft your aligners from a safe and gentle BPA-free material, one that is clear in appearance.
Help with Our Custom Clear Aligners
To correct your uneven smile with orthodontic clear aligners, you will wear a set from the aligner series for about two weeks, between 20 and 23 hours a day. This will help shift your teeth, and you continue the process by picking up the next set in the series and continuing the process for about a year. You then enjoy even and healthy smiles, and feel more confident in your appearance! During treatment, these can even be removed before you eat, prior to special occasions, or even just before you brush and floss for confidence.
If you have any questions about how we correct uneven smiles with orthodontic clear aligners, or if you want to see if this is the right option for you, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
We Are Ready to Straighten Your Smile
Our team wants to provide a custom and esthetic way to correct uneven smiles. To learn more about clear and custom orthodontics, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.