If you have dental misalignment, then we want to help correct your uneven smile with cosmetic dentistry. The Invisalign® system uses a series of clear plastic aligners to provide straighter smiles. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about the Invisalign® process.
The Dangers of an Uneven Smile
What risks does an uneven smile cause for your smile? If you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this could make brushing and flossing thoroughly a difficult process, and leave you vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease. There could be pressure on your jaw joints, which then increases the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). People with misalignment may also feel uncomfortable with their appearance. But we can help improve the health, function, and even the beauty of your smile with a cosmetic alternative to traditional braces: Invisalign®.
Creating Custom Aligners
The system doesn’t use metal braces or wires at all. Instead, we will custom-make a series of clear and comfortable acrylic aligners. Our team will take detailed images and measurements of your smile with digital technology, and use these in a lab setting to design and craft your new orthodontic aligners from a BPA-free plastic material, one clear in appearance. When these are ready, you can start the treatment process and begin your journey to an even smile!
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
When your aligners are ready, you will start the treatment process. You wear each set from the series for about two weeks, 20 to 23 hours a day on average. As you continue this process, you could see optimal results in as little as one year! In comparison, braces could take a minimum of two years. The aligners can also be removed for cleaning and soaking, and being removable also means taking them out before meals instead of changing your diet or avoiding certain foods. Being removable also means a much easier time brushing and flossing, so you can better care for your smile during treatment and avoid issues like decay, gum disease, and stains.
If you have any questions about how we correct your uneven smile with the Invisalign® system, or if you would like to schedule an appointment to see if this is right for you, then please reach out to our team today to get started. We want to help remove the beauty of your smile, and offer a boost for your oral health and bite function too.
Schedule a Visit for Our Cosmetic Orthodontics
Our team wants to provide a way to correct uneven smiles with a cosmetic approach. To find out more about our orthodontic treatments, or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.