Metal braces are an effective means of correcting dental misalignment, but many teens and adults prefer a more cosmetic approach. Instead of brackets and wires, our team could offer an even smile with the Invisalign® system. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist discusses the benefits of Invisalign® aligners.
The Causes and Health Risks of Misalignment
How do we end up with crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth? Multiple factors could lead to dental misalignment, such as premature tooth loss in childhood, losing natural teeth in our teen and adult years, wisdom tooth eruption, injury to the face or jaw, or complications with the growth and development of your smile. Without treatment, this could lead to malocclusion. The changes to your bite balance and strain on your jaw could mean TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), and could damage your smile. You may feel embarrassed of your smile, and the difficulty in brushing and flossing uneven teeth could allow tooth decay and gum disease to develop. Don’t ignore your misalignment, instead talk to our team about Invisalign®.
Starting Your Treatment Process
To get started, we want to take a close look at your smile with digital imaging technology, so our team can assess the cause and extent of your poor alignment. From there, we will decide if Invisalign® is the best choice for your smile and start the process of creating your custom aligners. To begin, we will use the initial images and measurements gathered to create a 3D model of your smile, which is used by experts in a lab setting to design and fabricate your aligners from a clear and BPA-free plastic material. Each set is custom-fitted for your smile to provide treatment with precision and comfort, and the aligners can be removed before you eat, brush or floss, or prior to special occasions.
Clear Orthodontic Treatment
The treatment process means wearing your Invisalign® aligners for between 20 and 22 hours a day on average. The exact time will depend on our specifications. You do this for about two weeks, then you wear the next set for a similar amount of time. The process continues for about a year to 18 months on average, gently repositioning your teeth to correct misalignment in less time than braces will require, and with fewer office visits too.
If you have any questions about Invisalign® or about our other cosmetic treatment options, then contact our team today to learn more.
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT OUR ORTHODONTIC ALIGNERS
We would love to help you smile with confidence once again by correcting your misalignment. If you would like to find out more about correcting uneven smiles, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
