Invisalign®
Are crooked teeth or bite problems causing problems in your life? You may not have to wear braces — there’s another option to think about. Our dental team offers Invisalign in Dandridge and Jefferson City, TN, to correct mild or moderate issues and boost your confidence!
How Does It Straighten Teeth?
We provide sets of custom aligner trays to put on your teeth for several weeks or more. These put pressure on your teeth, moving them into the correct positions if they’re leaning. You use different sets of trays as your teeth adjust.
What Are Some Common Uses?
Many of our patients choose this option for straighter teeth, but it has other purposes. Let’s go over some of the conditions we treat with Invisalign:
- Gaps: Are there large spaces between teeth? Missing teeth or issues with how your jaw grows can cause this. These empty spaces can affect your smile and create issues with chewing.
- Overcrowding: Are your teeth pushed together? Not having enough space between them means you have a higher chance of developing decay and other oral health problems.
- Overbite: Do upper teeth stick out over your lower teeth? Overbites can make you self-conscious about your smile and trigger jaw tension and soreness.
- Underbite: Are your lower teeth farther forward than your upper teeth? Underbites can also cause sore jaws and lead to problems with your jaw joints.
- Crossbite: Do you have an upper tooth that goes behind your lower teeth rather than outside them? This issue can cause uneven wear and tear on your teeth and gums, resulting in a higher risk of gum disease and other conditions.
Why Choose Invisalign?
These custom trays offer several advantages that may make them a better choice for you than veneers or braces, such as:
- Removable for eating with ease
- Almost invisible so no one else notices them
- Enhanced smile
- Greater confidence
- Reduced jaw pain
- Healthy teeth and gums
When to Consider It
Are you experiencing problems with your jaw? Unhappy with your smile due to crooked teeth? Invisalign may be a good option to get the results you want if it’s suitable for you!
Who Can Choose This Treatment?
Many patients can wear these aligners — but they’re not for everyone. Invisalign may be a great solution for you if you don’t have severe bite issues. You also need to have healthy teeth and gums. If you don’t, we’ll treat those oral health issues first. You’ll need to commit to wearing your trays for most of the time, too.
What to Expect
We’ll do an initial consultation to see if it’s the right option for you, then take images of your jaws and teeth to have trays made. You can start wearing them for 20 to 22 hours daily once they’re ready. We’ll have you come in to our office to check your progress regularly. Note that you’ll end up wearing several sets for each arch in your mouth during treatment.
How to Optimize Treatment
You’ll need some time to adjust to this treatment approach. To get the most out of them, we recommend the following:
- Leaving them in for at least 20 hours a day
- Removing them when eating or drinking
- Keeping them clean
- Switching to a new tray every couple of weeks or as often as recommended
How Long Is This Treatment?
That may vary, depending on the complexity of your case and other factors, like how often you wear your aligners. Overall, they may take about a year or more to complete. You’ll wear a retainer for a few months or more when you’re done wearing the trays.
How Long Do Results Last?
They can last your whole life! But you’ll need to take good care of your teeth and follow our instructions during and after treatment to get long-lasting results. Having trays in less than 20 hours per day can affect your outcome.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation for Invisalign Today!
Are you thinking about this treatment option for bite problems? Our dentists offer Invisalign in Jefferson City and Dandridge, TN, providing you with an option for correcting these issues without wearing braces.
