Do you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth? Then you should see our team for clear aligner treatment! With Invisalign®, our team can correct uneven smiles with a cosmetic approach. In today’s blog, your team at Delightful Dental Care talks about correcting misalignment with Invisalign® for our Kansas City, MO, patients.
The Impact of Poor Alignment
How does poor alignment impact your smile? There are obvious impacts on your appearance and your ability to feel comfortable when you laugh and smile. But your oral health and bite function can suffer too! When you have poor alignment, this makes thorough brushing and flossing more difficult, which can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. The strain on your bite from poor alignment could also increase the risk of issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But by correcting your smile with Invisalign®, we can boost your oral health, improve bite function, and of course, offer a more attractive smile!
Creating Invisalign® Aligners
The treatment hinges on our clear aligners, each set in the series being custom-made for your smile. To begin, we will need to gather detailed images of your bite with an intraoral camera. Using a small camera at the end of a thin wand, we can obtain these images comfortably and quickly. We then combine these to create a 3D impression of your smile, one far more accurate than those created with physical molds.
These are then sent to a special lab where experts will use them to design and craft your aligners, using a BPA-free plastic material that is completely clear.
The Treatment Process
When your aligners arrive, you can begin the treatment process. You will wear each set from the series for about 20 to 23 hours over a period of about two weeks. You then begin wearing the next set for the same period of time. Over the course of about a year, you can obtain an even smile! The aligners are simple to use, easy to clean, and you can remove them for special occasions, such as graduations, first dates, or job interviews. Being removable also means you can take them out before meals, no need to avoid items to alter your diet during treatment. You also have a much easier time brushing and flossing your teeth.
If you have any questions about how we help your smile with cosmetic orthodontics, then talk to our team about Invisalign® today. Contact our office to learn more and start your journey to an even smile.
Schedule Your Appointment for Cosmetic Orthodontics
If you want to treat poor alignment, then talk about clear aligners with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.