Cosmetic dentistry can do more than just remove teeth stains. Our team can take on your misalignment, straightening your smile in as little as one year. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we straighten smiles with clear orthodontic aligners.
The Causes and Risks of Dental Misalignment
What causes a person to develop an uneven smile? For some, this could be due to issues with the growth of the jaw and the eruption of the teeth in childhood, or even the premature loss of baby teeth. Losing teeth in the teen and adult years could also alter alignment, as could the arrival of the wisdom teeth. The causes of your misalignment may vary, but once it occurs this could make thorough brushing and flossing difficult, which in turn increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. For others, stress on your jaw joints could lead to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But our team can help correct your smile, and we can do so with orthodontic clear aligners!
Help With Orthodontic Clear Aligners
Instead of employing metal braces and wires, our team will take detailed digital images and measurements of your smile from multiple angles, and use this information in a lab setting to design a series of aligners from a clear and BPA-free plastic material. These will help shift your teeth into proper position and remain practically invisible the entire time, and we can use these to help teens and adults obtain an even smile!
The Treatment Process
The treatment process for orthodontic clear aligners involves wearing each set of aligners for about 20 to 23 hours a day, over the course of two weeks. You do so with each set as your smile is gradually and gently corrected. For some, results are possible in as little as one year! In addition to being clear in appearance, these can also be removed before meals so you don’t have to alter how you eat. Being removable also means you have an easier time brushing and flossing your teeth, protecting your smile from issues like cavities and periodontal disease during treatment.
If you have any questions about how we correct your misalignment with our orthodontic clear aligners, or if you would like to schedule a consultation to see if these are right for you, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to ensure a healthy and even smile for years to come!
Schedule Your Next Cosmetic Appointment With Dr. Browne, D.D.S.
We want to offer a cosmetic solution to your dental misalignment. To find out more about correcting your uneven smile, then call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
