Do you have teeth that are crooked, or that overlap or crowd one another? If so, this misalignment could leave negative impacts on the health, function, and beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, talks about clear smile correction with Invisalign®.
The Need for Correcting Misalignment
When do you need to seek orthodontic treatment? We recommend this for misalignment, even if the alignment concerns appear minor. Poor alignment can make it more difficult to brush and floss, leaving your smile vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease. There could also be pressure on the bite itself and the jaw joints that makes the onset of TMJ disorder and even chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) more likely. You could also feel self-conscious when in social situations due to your alignment concerns. But with Invisalign®, we have a clear and comfortable option for shifting your smile to proper alignment!
The Invisalign® Process
With Invisalign®, we do not need metal brackets or wires. Instead, we will use a series of clear and custom aligners to gently and gradually shift your teeth, usually over a period of about a year. To begin, we will examine your smile to assess the severity of your misalignment and decide if this is the best choice for you. If so, then we will begin the process of creating your Invisalign® aligners. Our team will take detailed images of your smile from multiple angles with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, combining these to create a 3D digital impression of your bite. In a lab setting, experts use the impressions and measurements we took to design and craft your custom aligners!
Correcting Your Smile
When your aligners are ready, you can start the treatment process. You will wear a set for about two weeks, usually between 20 and 23 hours each day. Afterward, you wear the next set from the series and continue the process as your teeth are shifted to an optimal position. An additional bonus is the fact that the aligners can be removed before you eat, no need to change your diet! Being removable also means you can take them out before special occasions, or prior to brushing and flossing.
If you have any questions about how we take on your misalignment with a cosmetic approach using the Invisalign® system, or if you are ready to see if this is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule Your Appointment for Cosmetic Orthodontics
If you have uneven teeth, 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.