When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this could not only impact your oral health but the overall appearance of your smile too. Our team wants to help, and we can provide an alternative to traditional braces. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about orthodontic Invisalign® aligners.
The Causes of Poor Alignment
How does a smile develop dental misalignment? In childhood, this could be brought on by issues like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting. Complications with the growth of the jaw or the eruption of the teeth could be a factor too. If you lose teeth prematurely during childhood or lose permanent teeth as teens or adults, this can alter the alignment of your smile. The arrival of your wisdom teeth could also be a factor, as could injury to your face or jaw. The causes may vary, but the impact is also negative!
The Impact on Your Oral Health
With uneven teeth, particles of food and drink could become trapped. Even if you brush and floss you may not be able to reach and remove them. As a result, this increases the risk of tooth decay and infected teeth. The pressure on your jaw joints from poor alignment could also boost the risk of issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You may also feel embarrassed about your appearance and attempt to hide your smile from the world. Don’t live with poor oral health and a lower quality of life, talk to our team about possible solutions, such as Invisalign® aligners.
Examining Your Smile
Our team will carefully examine your smile with advanced digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can assess the cause and severity of your misalignment. This information helps us decide if Invisalign® is right for you. If so, then we next gather detailed images of your smile from multiple angles, which we can do quickly and comfortably using a miniscule digital camera at the end of a thin wand. The images and measurements are then sent to a lab where experts will use them to design and craft your Invisalign® aligners from a BPA-free plastic material. You can then start your treatment journey!
The Invisalign® System
With the Invisalign® system, there is no need for braces. Instead, a series of aligners will be crafted and custom-fitted for your smile. These will help shift your teeth to their proper position, correcting your uneven smile. Each set is worn for about two weeks, 20 to 22 hours a day typically. You wear each set and over a period of about a year to 18 months your smile is gradually and gently repositioned to offer even results. This helps you gain better oral health and bite function, and a more attractive smile too. We can help you decide if this is the right option for you, so reach out to our team today if you have an uneven smile.
The Benefits of Invisalign® Aligners
The aligners will fit comfortably, and be completely clear in appearance, so your orthodontics are practically invisible. They are easy to clean and maintain, as you brush them and soak them regularly. They can travel with you easily too. They can be taken out before you brush and floss, so you have an easier time caring for your teeth and the risk of teeth stains and cavities are much lower than they would be with braces. Being removable also means you don’t have to change your diet and avoid certain foods. Instead, you can easily remove them before meals and replace them afterward. As long as you wear them for the amount of time we recommend, you can also take them out for special occasions, such as gradations, first dates, or job interviews. The treatment system also requires fewer office visits too!
If you have any questions about how we treat misalignment with a cosmetic approach, then contact our team today to learn more. We can offer Invisalign® to help you obtain an even smile and better oral health, all while enjoying nearly invisible orthodontics.
Schedule an Orthodontic Appointment with Our Shrewsbury Team!
Our team wants to help you enjoy an even smile, often in as little as one year. To learn more about orthodontic treatment or to schedule your next appointment, give us a call at Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury at (508)842-8838 today! Invisalign® can help teens and adults alike enjoy a more even and healthy smile, and our team can help decide if this is the best treatment for your smile!
