If problems with the spacing of your teeth have made you unhappy with your smile, orthodontic work can be enticing. However, you may want to learn more about alternatives to traditional metal braces before you commit to care. While metal braces have helped many people fix problems with smile gaps and overlaps, people are sometimes concerned with the way that their appliance changes their smile. You can also feel concerned about how well you will be able to clean your teeth with them in place. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, patients who are frustrated by poor dental alignment can talk with us about the advantages of using clear braces instead of traditional bracket-and-wire appliances.
Poor Dental Alignment Can Create Frustrating Smile Issues
There are several issues that can be linked to poor dental alignment. The problem can have a clear effect on your smile, which can look uneven, as well as seem awkward due to conspicuous gaps and overlaps. You can also have a harder time biting and chewing naturally, which can increase your risk for developing TMJ disorder later in life. While metal braces can be effective at addressing these matters, many people appreciate the discretion and convenience that clear braces provide.
What To Expect As You Begin Treatment With Clear Braces
After measuring your teeth and bite, your dentist can have custom clear aligners designed for you. You will receive a sequence of appliances, with each bringing you closer to your fully improved smile. These appliances can be worn without attracting undesired attention, as they are made to be difficult to see. You should keep them in as often as possible to stay on track with your adjustment, but it is acceptable for you to take them out whenever you eat, or before cleaning your teeth.
Exploring Other Treatment Options To Address Misalignment
For people with more significant alignment issues, traditional metal braces can be recommended for care. With that said, we may be able to recommend lingual braces. These appliances also rely on brackets and wires to move your teeth, but they are placed on the backs of teeth to make them harder to see. For relatively mild problems with spacing, your dentist may be able to help through cosmetic dental work. For example, we may be able to use porcelain veneers to make your smile appear properly aligned.
Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics Can Offer Treatment With Clear Braces
At Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics in Bellaire, TX, patients who are worried about their smile because of poor alignment can talk with us about the benefits of using clear aligners to improve the way they look. To find out more about these appliances, or to discuss other treatment options, please contact Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics at 713-668-9119.