01 Jan Improving Your Smile With Orthodontics
When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, then your misalignment could lead to poor oral health, not to mention impacts in your self-confidence. With our team of prosthodontic experts in Fulton, MO, we can correct these concerns with orthodontics, including braces and Invisalign®.
The Dangers of Dental Misalignment
When we have misalignment, this could make brushing and flossing your teeth difficult, allowing food and drink particles to remain lodged in your smile and increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. The strain on your jaw joints from uneven teeth could also mean discomfort, such as the pain caused by TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You may also feel self-conscious about your appearance, which impacts your social interactions. Instead of letting your oral health and quality of life suffer, why not talk to our team about orthodontic treatment options?
Braces
Braces are a great way to address severe cases of misalignment. For example, our team will place metal brackets onto the front facing sides of each tooth. We then connect these brackets with a portion of a thin arch wire, connected with a band. Our team will adjust tension in the wire to shift the teeth into proper position. In as little as two years, you could have an even smile!
Invisalign® Aligners
We also have a more cosmetic approach with clear aligners. Invisalign® uses a series of plastic aligners instead of metal orthodontics to shift the teeth, each one custom-fitted for your smile. Each set is worn daily for 20 to 22 hours over a period of two weeks. Every two weeks you then use the next set in the series to shift the teeth. The aligners are comfortable and easy to clean and store, and can travel with you too during the holidays. Treatment is also shorter, with optimal results possible in as little as one year. You can also remove the aligners before meals or prior to brushing and flossing your teeth.
Retainers
To help correct misalignment that occurs after orthodontic treatment, or for more minor cases, we could use custom retainers to help guide the teeth into proper position. If you have any questions about our orthodontic treatments, or about which one might be right for you, then please reach out to our team right away. We’re ready to help you enjoy an even and beautiful smile in 2024, and everything starts with that initial consultation with our team.
Learn More About Correcting Misalignment With Callaway Family Dental In Fulton, MO
Our team wants to help straighten your smile with orthodontics. To learn more about correcting misalignment, give us a call at Callaway Family Dental And Implant Center in Fulton, MO at (573) 642-6904 today!