Dental misalignment can be a source of embarrassment for people, as it alters the beauty of the smile. But beyond aesthetics, misalignment is also linked to issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and even TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help correct uneven smiles with clear aligners instead of metal braces! Our Dallas, TX holistic dental office provides Invisalign® aligners to straighten smiles.
The Risks of Misalignment
Dental misalignment can occur for a number of reasons, such as the premature loss of baby teeth, tooth loss in the teen and adult years, injury to the smile, wisdom tooth eruption, or factors with the growth of the jaw or the eruption of your teeth. When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this makes brushing and flossing your teeth a difficult process, and increases the risk of cavities and gum disease. The pressure on your jaw joints from misalignment is also linked to a greater risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism, painful disorders that can damage your smile. To avoid poor oral health and gain a new confidence in your smile’s appearance, you should consider Invisalign® clear aligners!
A Custom Approach to Orthodontics
Treatment doesn’t require the use of metal brackets or wires at all. Instead, our team will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles and then combine them to create a 3D model, which is used in a lab setting to design and fabricate a series of aligners from a BPA-free plastic material. These are completely clear and nearly invisible when worn. Each set in the series is custom-made for your smile, so they fit comfortably and offer smile correction with precision and accuracy.
The Invisalign® System
The treatment system is simple. You will wear a set of aligners for between 20 and 23 hours a day, over the course of two weeks. You then begin wearing the next set for the same amount of time. The exact time will of course depend on our recommendation. The aligners will gently and gradually shift your teeth into their proper positions, so you can obtain a straighter smile in as little as one year. Being removable also means you have an easier time brushing and flossing during treatment, and that you don’t have to change your diet to avoid certain foods. Your eating habits stay the same!
If you have any questions about Invisalign®, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Visit for Clear Orthodontics in Far North Dallas With Kozlow & Rowell!
Our team wants to help straighten your smile with a series of clear and cozy plastic aligners. To learn more about our clear aligners or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at your local Dallas, TX cosmetic dentists at (972) 458-2464.