There are now new procedures for straightening your teeth as compared to traditional braces.
We often get asked by patients why its important to have straight teeth. Misalignment of teeth can cause significant dental problems over time. There are now alternatives to traditional metal braces which can give patients the freedom for treatment with more comfort.
The position of our teeth can influence how we chew and bite and teeth that are misaligned can cause damage to the teeth, gums and bones.
Traditional solutions for aligning the teeth involves the uses of metal braces. New alternatives now exist that use a series of trays very similar to whitening trays that can slowly move teeth into a new healthy position.
Alternatives exist such as the Invisalign braces system which allows the dentist to use clear aligners for straightening teeth. The trays are easy to maintain when compared to traditional braces. Typical treatment time and cost are very similar to traditional braces.
The biggest advantage is that there is no metal brackets or band around the teeth which can be very difficult to keep clean during treatment.
At our Bowmanville dental office we use the iTero digital impression system for all of our invisalign cases. This means no goop or gag and it means a perfect fit for your aligners leading to faster results with less adjustments !
Here are some of the benefits as compared to traditional braces:
-Aligners can be easily removed to clean and brush. This prevents food from getting caught and healthier gums.
-The aligners are custom fit to YOUR teeth. Traditional braces use metal brackets and wires which are not custom made for every case.
-The aligners are nearly invisible making it more socially acceptable and less embarrassing.
To learn more about how invisalign can be used to straighten and align your teeth, and how it can be even used to correct problems in children’s mouths, contact us at 905-697-1118
