When you think about correcting your dental misalignment with orthodontics, you probably picture metal braces. But we can offer a cosmetic alternative! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about cosmetic orthodontics, and how we can straighten your smile with orthodontic clear aligners.
The Factors Behind Uneven Teeth
What causes smiles to become uneven? We could have dental misalignment due to issues in childhood, such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. Losing baby teeth early could upset how permanent teeth erupt, leading to poor alignment as well. There could also be complications with the growth of the jaw or the eruption of the teeth. Losing teeth in the teen and adult years could also lead to misalignment, as teeth shift due to the gap in your smile. This can be a source of embarrassment and also increase the risk of serious oral health complications, including tooth decay, gum disease, TMJ disorder, and bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help correct your smile with our clear aligner system!
Starting Treatment with Orthodontic Clear Aligners
To begin, our team will take a close look at your smile with digital imaging systems, including digital x-rays. This can help us understand the cause and extent of your misalignment, so we can choose the best treatment option for you. If clear aligners are the best choice, then we will take detailed digital images of your mouth, and experts will use these in a lab setting to design and craft your custom plastic aligners from a BPA-free material. These will be clear and barely visible, and fit comfortably as well. Once they are ready, you can start treatment.
The Treatment Process
You will receive a series of clear aligner sets, and you start wearing the first one for about 20 to 22 hours a day on average. Each set is worn for about two weeks. You repeat this process with each set and continue to do so until you obtain optimal results, with an even and healthier smile. These are easy to use and maintain, and you can take them out before you eat, prior to brushing or flossing, or before special events too. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat your oral health concerns, or if you want to obtain an even smile with the use of our orthodontic clear aligners, then reach out to our team today.
Learn More About Our Cosmetic Orthodontics
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, are ready to take on your poor alignment with a series of clear appliances. When you want to shift your uneven smile, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585 to get started!
