Is orthodontic work just a way to make your smile more attractive? It is easy to identify the cosmetic benefits of having your teeth straightened. Fixing gaps and overlaps can remove distracting flaws from your smile, and also help make your appearance more symmetrical. What you might not realize is that by fixing malocclusion, you… Read more »
Category: Orthodontics
Why SureSmile Aligners Are Customized For Your Smile
Malocclusion can affect different people in different ways. For some, problems with poor dental alignment can leave a visible gap, or several gaps, between their teeth. Others are self-conscious because teeth that are too close together can look awkward or uneven. When arranging orthodontic treatment with SureSmile Clear Aligners, our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office… Read more »
Make Sure You Keep Your Aligners In Place During The Day
When you arrange orthodontic treatment with SureSmile Clear Aligners, you can look forward to a shorter adjustment timeline. These appliances are made to focus on the movement of your front teeth, which can lead to improvements that people can pick up on in less time. With that said, you may end up prolonging your treatment… Read more »
What To Expect When Starting Orthodontic Work As An Adult
Orthodontic work can often take place during childhood. In fact, people may associate the sight of metal braces with youth due to the frequency with which treatment takes place around the preteen or teen years. Because of this, adults are sometimes put off by the idea of doing work to straighten their teeth because they… Read more »
The Role Digital Scanning Plays In Orthodontic Treatment
At first glance, it may seem as though everyone has the same goal when they pursue orthodontic treatment. By working to fix smile gaps and overlaps, you can show off a symmetrical, properly aligned smile. Of course, your current issues with malocclusion are different from someone else’s, which is why your dentist should provide a… Read more »
Taking Care Of Your Smile During An Orthodontic Adjustment
Once a person’s teeth start to arrive, oral health care becomes a concern. At all times, you should be making efforts to keep your teeth clean in order to prevent problems with tooth decay and gum disease – this includes any period where you are undergoing orthodontic work. With traditional metal braces, patients can be… Read more »
Orthodontic Work Can Make Positive Changes To Your Bite
While patients are often interested in braces because they are tired of malocclusion affecting their appearance, orthodontic work can boast more than just cosmetic benefits. Your bite function can be impacted by the positions of your teeth. For an individual with crooked, poorly spaced, or otherwise misaligned teeth, it may be difficult to maintain a… Read more »
How Do Removable Aligners Move A Person’s Teeth?
Instead of wearing metal braces during orthodontic treatment, many people now seek out work with removable clear aligners. Unlike traditional braces, which use wires connected to brackets, these clear aligners are custom-made based on your current problems with poor alignment. Each one is worn in a sequence, which gradually moves your teeth into better positions…. Read more »
Orthodontic Work Can Make Daily Dental Hygiene Easier
What obstacles currently stand between you and better oral health. While many people have a few poor habits that they can correct to see improvements, some people have problems with their smile that can actually make brushing and flossing less effective. Teeth that overlap in awkward ways can create cramped spaces that are hard for… Read more »
3 Reasons To Contact Your Dentist And Ask About SureSmile
Have you become fed up with your crooked teeth? Alignment problems can hurt the quality of your smile, and they can also create potential issues that impact your oral health. One reason people sometimes delay treatment is that they believe they will have to agree to wear metal braces for an extended period of time…. Read more »