If you have uneven teeth, that doesn’t mean that metal braces are the only road to an even smile. In fact, we could provide teens and adults with a nearly-invisible option using clear aligners instead of braces. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about our invisible orthodontics!
The Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
How does treating your misalignment benefit your smile? Poor alignment can make it difficult to thoroughly brush and floss, so particles of sugar and starch can become trapped between teeth, leading to an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. The pressure on your bite from misalignment can also lead to complications like TMJ disorder and even bruxism (teeth grinding). You could also feel embarrassed about your smile, which impacts your quality of life and social activities. But with orthodontic treatment, we can correct your smile to ensure better oral health and bite function, and to provide results that make you feel confident. Not only that, but we can do so with an invisible alternative to traditional braces.
Help with Orthodontic Clear Aligners
Orthodontic clear aligners are clear trays that fit snugly over the teeth. We will take detailed images and impressions of your bite with digital technology, and these will be used to create a series of trays custom-made for your smile. Each tray is then worn daily for about 20 to 23 hours on average, and this helps shift the teeth. You wear each set from the series for about two weeks, and or some optimal results are possible in as little as a year. Some may require 18 months for more severe cases. This can ensure an even smile and better oral health, while protecting you from major changes to your appearance.
Removable Braces
Did you know these trays are also removable? You can take out your orthodontic clear aligners each day before you eat, which makes mealtime simpler and means you don’t have to avoid certain foods the way you would if you wore metal braces. This removable nature also means you can take them out before you brush and floss, so you can better care for your smile during the treatment process and avoid issues like stained teeth, tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease. Being removable also means you can take them out for special occasions, like job interviews, first dates, or graduations.
If you have any questions about correcting smiles with our orthodontic clear aligners, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you obtain an even and beautiful smile!
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Our Clear Braces
Clear aligners could provide an even and stunning smile. To find out more about invisible orthodontics, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
