When you have misalignment, you may feel embarrassed about your smile. Instead of trying to hide your uneven teeth from the world, why not seek orthodontic treatment? In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about the invisible approach to orthodontics we offer with Invisalign®.
The Importance of Correcting Misalignment
Why should you consider orthodontic treatment? If you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, then thorough brushing and flossing could be difficult, which leaves food and particles left behind. The result is a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. For some, misalignment could place stress on the jaw joints and leave them vulnerable to complications like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You may also simply feel embarrassed about your appearance, which could have negative impacts on your overall quality of life. But we can help improve your oral health, bite function, and appearance with our Invisalign® aligners.
The Invisalign® System
How does the Invisalign® system work? Instead of using metal braces to shift your teeth into proper position, our team will employ a series of clear plastic aligners. Each one has been custom-made for your smile. You will wear a set of them each day for between 20 and 23 hours on average. Each set is then worn for a two-week period, after which you begin wearing the next set in the series. This will gradually and gently shift your teeth into proper position, so you have an even smile after about a year in some cases. Being removable means brushing and flossing your teeth is much easier, and the orthodontics themselves are easy to clean and maintain. The removable nature also makes mealtime simpler, no need to avoid certain foods as nothing can become trapped in your orthodontics.
Creating Custom Aligners
How do we create a custom series of plastic aligners? To begin, our team will examine your smile to assess your misalignment to see if you benefit from treatment with clear aligners. If so, then we will use a small digital camera at the end of a thin wand to take a series of images from multiple angles quickly and comfortably. We then combine these to create 3D computer impressions of your bite. We provide these images and measurements to experts who then design and craft your aligners in a lab setting. When they are complete, you can start the treatment process!
If you have any questions about Invisalign®, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Treating Dental Misalignment
Our team is ready to start you on a treatment journey with clear and cozy orthodontics. To schedule a visit and enjoy invisible smile correction, call Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA at (508) 842-8838 today.
