Orthodontics help correct misalignment to straighten your smile and offer an optimal appearance. Along with common options like braces, our team can provide a cosmetic alternative. In today’s blog, your Columbia, TN, dentist talks about how we straighten smiles with clear aligner orthodontics.
The Causes of Misalignment
Why do our teeth become misaligned? For some, this could be due to factors from childhood, such as thumb sucking or even the premature loss of baby teeth. For others, tooth loss or even the arrival of wisdom teeth could be a factor. We will examine the smile to assess the cause and severity, so we can choose the best treatment option, which could include our clear aligner system.
Creating Custom Clear Aligners
If clear aligners are the right choice for you, then our team will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, along with detailed measurements too. In a lab setting, experts will use these to design and craft a series of aligners, all custom-fitted for your smile.
The Treatment Process
Treatment involves wearing a set of orthodontics for about 20 to 22 hours on average each day. The exact time will depend on our recommendations. You wear each set for about two weeks, and then move on to the next set in the series, continuing the process as your smile is repositioned. The entire process could take as little as one year or up to 18 months. With Six Month Smiles, we could tackle minor misalignment with aligners in as little as half a year. The orthodontics themselves are easy to use and clean, and can travel with you as needed.
They are also removable! Being removable means you don’t have to alter your diet or avoid certain foods. You can also have a much easier time brushing and flossing your teeth, so the risk of teeth stains, cavities, and gum disease is reduced during treatment. You can also remove them for special occasions, such as first dates, job interviews, or even graduations, provided you continue to wear them for the amount of time each day we recommend. If you have any questions about how we treat misalignment with a cosmetic approach using our clear orthodontics, or if you want a consultation to see if these are right for you, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Orthodontics With Creekside Family Dentistry!
With clear and custom aligners, we can offer a cosmetic approach to orthodontic. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment! We want to help you enjoy your best smile, one you can’t wait to show off to the world.
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