When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this could mean poor oral health and negative impacts on smile beauty. But we can straighten smiles with clear plastic aligners! In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist talks about the benefits of our clear and comfortable Invisalign® aligners.
The Impact of Your Smile’s Alignment
Poor alignment could develop due to complications with the growth of your jaw or the arrival of your teeth, or even due to premature tooth loss or thumb sucking as a child. While the causes vary, the complications are pretty standard. Difficulty thoroughly brushing and flossing the teeth means a higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease. The stress on your bite balance and jaw joints means painful complications like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You also feel self-conscious about your smile. To ensure better oral health, improved bite function, and a more attractive appearance, you need orthodontic treatment. We can offer a cosmetic option with Invisalign®!
Creating Plastic Trays
To begin, we need to craft your aligners. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, each set is custom-made for your smile. To do this, we will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, and then combine them to create a 3D model. The model is then used by experts in a lab setting to design and fabricate your aligners from a BPA-free plastic material. Each set is clear and barely visible, and will fit comfortably as it shifts your teeth to their proper position. This could help teens and adults, and for some, could offer optimal results in as little as one year!
Invisalign® Aligners
The treatment process is simple. You will wear a set for the time the dentist recommends, usually between 20 and 22 hours per day. Each set is worn for about two weeks, you then wear the next one as your smile is gradually and gently repositioned. The aligners can be removed before you eat, so you don’t need to avoid certain foods or change your diet. In addition, they can be taken out before you brush and floss, so keeping your smile strong and healthy during treatment is easy. No need to work around metal braces and wires!
If you have any questions about Invisalign® and would like to find out if this is right for your smile, then contact our team today to learn more. Let’s help you obtain an even smile this year!
Talk To Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Clear Orthodontics
We want to help you enjoy a healthier and more even smile. To find out how we provide an even and beautiful smile with clear plastic orthodontics, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
