Biting and chewing are actions we perform often, and you may spend little time thinking about how you are moving your jaw when you perform them. With that being said, the alignment of your bite is more important than you might realize, and an uneven bite can raise your risk for dental problems, including TMJ… Read more »
Category: Orthodontics
Can Removable Aligners Address My Issues With Malocclusion?
Malocclusion affects many people, though some have more noticeable problems than others. Your issues with this condition may have left you with a conspicuous gap between teeth, or overlaps that make teeth appear jagged and out of place. While people are often eager to fix any signs of poor smile alignment, they may be reluctant… Read more »
Should You Talk About Orthodontic Work With Your Dentist?
Is there a way to arrange orthodontic work through your dentist, or is it only possible to address malocclusion with a specialist? At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we have helped many people address problems with malocclusion with SureSmile Clear Aligners. These aligners differ from traditional braces because they are removable and difficult to… Read more »
How SureSmile Aligners Shorten Treatment Times For Patients
When you are looking forward to showing off an improved smile, you can become impatient with any dental procedure. While orthodontic work provides exciting cosmetic and oral health benefits, people can sometimes feel frustrated by how long it will take to really enjoy those benefits. The use of clear aligners can make orthodontic treatment feel… Read more »
Use Clear Aligners To Fix Problems With Teeth That Overlap
When teeth overlap, they can appear jagged, off-balance, and less attractive. With that said, this can be more than just a concern for your smile. Teeth that overlap in inappropriate ways can be harder to clean effectively, and they can affect the way that a person applies force when they bite and chew food. By… Read more »
How To Maintain Your Smile During An Orthodontic Adjustment
Over the course of orthodontic treatment, your smile will gradually improve as problems with poor alignment are resolved. While this offers an exciting improvement, the positioning of your teeth is just one aspect that can influence the overall quality of your smile. To fully protect your teeth and gums over the course of an adjustment,… Read more »
Closing A Smile Gap With SureSmile Clear Aligners
A gap between teeth can be an especially frustrating problem, as it can seem to draw an undeserved amount of attention while also disrupting the symmetry of your smile. Many people will find that there is no way to fix a gap without arranging orthodontic treatment. If you assume that this means you must wear… Read more »
What To Expect When Starting SureSmile Treatment
While the start of orthodontic treatment can be exciting, it can also cause a person to feel a little unease, as they will not know what to expect from their adjustment. Because clear aligners make orthodontic work more convenient as well as less conspicuous, you can be less nervous when beginning your correction, but you… Read more »
Questions You Might Want To Ask About SureSmile Aligners
It can be exciting to start thinking about how you will look after you complete an orthodontic treatment. Of course, before you reach the end of your adjustment, you will need to determine what appliance might be right for you. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can provide treatment through the use of… Read more »
Straightened Teeth Can Be Easier To Keep Clean And Healthy
When people start to consider the advantages to finally having orthodontic work done, they may focus on what treatment can do for the way that they look. What you might also consider is the benefit to your oral health, as fixing problems with overlapping teeth can make it easier to fight tartar buildup. Spaces that… Read more »