Do you have dental misalignment? If so, this could mean negative impacts on the health, function, and appearance of your smile. But we can help, and we can do so with a cosmetic approach. In today’s blog, your team at Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry talks about correcting uneven smiles with Invisalign®.
The Causes and Complications of Misalignment
How does a smile become misaligned? Teeth could become crooked, crowded, and may overlap one another if there are issues with the loss of baby teeth and the eruption of your permanent ones. Tooth loss in your teen and adult years could be a factor too, as could injury to the face or jaw or the eruption of your wisdom teeth. The factors vary, but when you have an uneven smile, this could lead to major complications, such as a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease, TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), and even embarrassment in social situations. But we can help, and we can do so with a practically invisible solution using Invisalign® aligners.
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
How does Invisalign® treat your uneven teeth? The process is simple. You will receive a series of aligners and wear a set from them for two weeks at a time. Each day they should be worn for about 20 to 23 hours. This process is repeated as your smile is gradually and gently corrected. Some could see optimal results in as little as one year, while teens and those with more severe alignment concerns may need up to 18 months. During treatment, these are nearly invisible when worn and fit comfortably. You also enjoy fewer office visits, and you can remove them before meals, special occasions, and prior to brushing and flossing your teeth.
How We Create Custom Orthodontics
The key to their success is the custom nature of our aligners. We will take detailed images of your smile with an intraoral camera, which can obtain images from multiple angles quickly and comfortably. We also conduct digital x-rays. These images allow us to create a 3D impression that experts can use in the dental lab to design and craft a series of plastic aligners. These offer care with precision and accuracy.
If you have any questions about how we correct your uneven smile with our clear and comfortable plastic aligners, then contact our team today. We want to help you smile with confidence, and can do so with the Invisalign® system!
Schedule an Orthodontic Appointment with Allen & Neumann
Our team wants to help treat your misalignment with a cosmetic approach. To schedule an appointment for clear aligners, call Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, at 641-628-1121 today.