If you have misalignment, then we have a cosmetic treatment option! Instead of metal braces, we could help our teen and adult patients by using Invisalign® aligners. In today’s blog, your Pella, IA, dentist talks about how we straighten smiles with the Invisalign® system, often in as little as one year!
The Causes and Health Risks of an Uneven Smile
What causes our smiles to become uneven? Dental misalignment could occur due to issues that develop in childhood, such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or even the premature loss of baby teeth. In the teen and adult years, injury or tooth loss could also alter alignment, as could the arrival of the wisdom teeth. Without treatment to correct the concern, misalignment could lead to an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, as brushing and flossing is more difficult. The pressure on the jaw joints could also increase the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But our team can help correct uneven smiles with a cosmetic approach using the Invisalign® system.
Creating Invisalign® Aligners
The treatment process will employ a series of clear and custom-made aligners, which fit snugly over your teeth. These are practically invisible when worn. No need for metal brackets or wires. To begin, we will conduct an examination of your smile to assess the cause and extent of your misalignment, so we can make sure clear orthodontics are the right option for you. If so, then our team will use a thin wand with a digital camera at the end to take clear images of your bite from multiple angles, which we use to create a 3D impression of your smile. In a lab, experts will use the information to design and craft your custom aligners from a clear, BPA-free acrylic material.
The Process of Correcting Your Smile
When your custom aligners are ready, you can start the treatment process. You will essentially wear one of the aligner sets for 20 to 23 hours a day on average, over the period of about two weeks. You then begin wearing the next set in the series and continue the process until you obtain an even smile, which for some could take as little as one year. Additional benefits of this option include their removability, so you can take them our before meals or prior to brushing and flossing your teeth. If you have any questions about correcting your misalignment with clear and comfortable Invisalign® aligners, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Orthodontic Consultation
With a series of clear orthodontics, we can offer a cosmetic path to a straighter smile. Call Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, today at 641-628-1121 to learn more about obtaining an even smile.