Few things give us more confidence than a beautiful smile. When you have a beautiful smile, you know you look your best, and smiling becomes a joy. In the past, if people wanted straighter teeth or solutions for malocclusion, they had to endure uncomfortable and bulky metal braces.
In addition to being uncomfortable, some people become self-conscious with metal braces on their teeth. Fortunately, advances in modern dentistry have given many people the opportunity to enjoy perfectly straight teeth without metal braces. The society we live in places a high value on having a gorgeous smile, and Drs. Arvi Duka and Adelina Duka at Framingham Family Dental Care can help you attain the smile of your dreams with Invisalign treatment, which gives you straighter teeth with clear aligners.
What Is Malocclusion?
To understand the process of straightening crooked teeth, it’s essential to understand malocclusion first. The short definition of malocclusion is simple teeth that are misaligned or crooked. However, malocclusion causes other concerning issues, such as any of these:
- Changes in facial shape
- Appearance changes
- Teeth move around, causing the jaw shape to change
- Speaking with a lisp or other speech changes
- Uncomfortable biting or chewing
- Biting the inner cheeks or tongue
- Unhealthy mouth breathing
Orthodontics such as Invisalign can help many people overcome malocclusion.
Understanding Invisalign Clear Aligners
Invisalign clear aligners are not permanently attached to your teeth like traditional metal braces. Instead, clear aligners are small, thin aligners you can remove when you clean your teeth or eat.
These aligners are ideal for correcting mild teeth misalignment or malocclusion. They work similarly to metal braces by using gentle, consistent force to move the crooked teeth to straighter positions.
In the Invisalign process, no metal is involved. Clear aligners look like athletic mouthguards, except they are very discrete and thin. In fact, Invisalign aligners are almost invisible to people you encounter daily unless they are up close to you.
The benefits of Invisalign clear aligners include:
- Overbite correction
- Closing gaps in teeth
- Repositioning crooked teeth
- Removable for brushing your teeth and eating
- No visible hardware
The Invisalign Process
To benefit from Invisalign, you must have healthy teeth and gums. Any dental issues must be addressed and corrected before you can get clear aligners. For example, if you have cavities or gum disease, these must be dealt with. Also, severe cases of malocclusion may require metal braces.
Once your dentist or orthodontist determines that Invisalign is right for you, the team will take detailed images of your entire mouth. Then, the dentist sends these images to a lab, and technicians make the customized aligners for your mouth. Before you receive your first aligners, you will see how your teeth will look once they’re straightened.
Invisalign Dentist Near Me in Sudbury, Massachusetts
If you’re ready to take the next step towards a more beautiful smile, Dr. Arvi Duka, Adelina Duka, and the team at Framingham Family Dental Care are here to assist. Contact us today at (508) 665-2016 to learn more about our Invisalign services for patients in and around Sudbury, Massachusetts.
