When you have an uneven smile, orthodontic treatment could help shift the teeth into proper positions. While we offer braces and clear aligners, we also have an option that uses these to address alignment issues in just six months. In today’s blog, your Columbia, TN, dentist talks about how we straighten uneven smiles in only months.
The Causes and Complications of Dental Alignment Issues
First, let’s talk about dental misalignment and the potential impact on your smile. When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this could make thorough brushing and flossing difficult, leaving you at a greater risk for tooth decay and gum disease. There could be pressure on your jaw joints so issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) are more likely. The alignment issue could be due to issues with the growth of the jaw or eruption of the teeth, thumb sucking in early childhood, or even further tooth loss. We want to help shift your smile with orthodontics, often in as little as six months.
Six Month Smiles®
Our team starts with a detailed examination of your smile to assess the cause and severity of your misalignment. We have two different orthodontic options to shift your smile in a matter of months, and we want to see which is right for you. For some, we could use braces, attaching brackets and wires to the front of the teeth to move them into their optimal positions. But we could also use clear aligners, which are made from a BPA-free plastic, and are practically invisible when worn. These can offer results in a matter of months, and we can start you on this journey now so you can enjoy optimal results in early 2025!
Traditional Braces
If you have a more severe case of misalignment and the Six Month Smiles® system isn’t right for you, we could use traditional braces. We attach brackets to the front facing sides of your teeth and connect these together with a thin arch wire. We adjust tension in regular visits to shift the teeth into proper position, which could take as long as two years to see optimal results. With better alignment, you have a healthier and more attractive smile.
If you have any questions about how we correct your uneven smile with orthodontics, or if you want to see which option is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve a healthy and even smile, and we want to help!
Learn More About Correcting Uneven Smiles With Creekside Family Dentistry!
Our team wants to help address your crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth in just a few months. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment!
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