When you have an uneven smile, you may assume the only way to correct your misalignment is with metal braces. But our team can offer a clear and comfortable alternative. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we straighten your uneven smile with our clear aligners, helping you obtain your best smile!
The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment
When we have teeth that are crooked, crowding one another, or overlapping, this could lead to issues with the appearance of your smile. But this misalignment also makes it more difficult to brush and floss your teeth, increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Misalignment could also strain your jaw joints, so you are more vulnerable to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). To improve the health, function, and appearance of your smile, you need orthodontics, and we can offer a cosmetic approach.
Creating Your Clear Aligners
With the clear aligner approach, we don’t use metal brackets or wires at all. Instead, our team will take detailed digital images of your smile, and experts will use these images and measurements to design and craft a series of custom oral appliances from a BPA-free plastic material. Each aligner set is designed to fit comfortably and help shift your smile to correct misalignment. They will be easy to clean and maintain, and can travel with you too. You can enjoy orthodontic treatment without undergoing changes to your professional appearance.
Treating Your Misalignment
How do we correct uneven teeth with these clear aligners? Each set will be worn for between 20 and 22 hours a day. You do so for about two weeks, and then begin wearing the next set in the series. The process is continued until you obtain optimal results, which could take as little as one year. The aligners can also be removed, which means you don’t need to avoid certain foods as you would with braces, since you simply take them out before mealtime. Being removable also makes the process of brushing and flossing much easier, as you have no brackets and wires to work around. This lowers the risk of tooth decay, teeth stains, and periodontal issues during your treatment.
If you have any questions about how we correct misalignment with our clear and comfortable plastic aligners, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you obtain an even smile that inspires confidence!
Schedule An Orthodontic Appointment With Our Team Today
Our team can take a cosmetic approach to treating dental misalignment, so you can enjoy treatment with barely visible orthodontics. To schedule an appointment with the team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, call our office today at 816-942-7669.