Category: Orthodontics

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »