When we see patients with crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, we want to offer straighter smiles with orthodontics. But instead of traditional braces, we have a clear and convenient alternative with Invisalign®. In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist talks about how Invisalign® offers straighter smiles!
The Inconvenience of Dental Misalignment
When we have poor alignment in our smile, this could provide places for food and drink particles to remain trapped, even if you brush and floss. The result is a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Likewise, the alignment concerns could also alter your bite imbalance, leading to an increased risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You may also feel uncomfortable about your appearance, which impacts your social interactions and your self-confidence. Which is why when you have misalignment, you should see us for treatment to avoid poor oral health!
Creating Custom Aligners
Invisalign® doesn’t use metal brackets or wires at all. Instead, we will employ a series of aligners custom-made for your smile to shift your teeth into optimal position. To begin, we will take detailed digital images of your teeth from multiple angles. We then combined these to create a 3D model of your smile. We send this information to experts, who will then fabricate the finished aligners from a BPA-free plastic material in a lab setting. The aligners will fit comfortably, provide treatment with precision, and also remain completely clear in appearance!
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
The treatment process involves wearing a set from the series of aligners for about two weeks, 20 to 22 hours a day. The aligners will fit comfortably over your teeth, and can be removed before meals so you don’t have to alter your diet or avoid certain items. Being removable also means that brushing and flossing is much easier too, so you can better care for your smile and avoid the onset of complications like tooth decay and gum disease. The process takes less time than braces, with optimal results possible after one a year to 18 months, and the system requires fewer office visits too.
If you have any questions about how we treat poor alignment with our cosmetic Invisalign® aligners, then please contact our team today to learn more! We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy better oral health too.
Speak With Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Cosmetic Orthodontics
You don’t have to hide your smile from the world, talk to our team about a cosmetic and convenient approach to smile correction. To find out how we address issues with malocclusion and uneven teeth, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567. Treatment is possible with a clear and comfortable series of custom orthodontics.
