Clear Aligners in Chandler AZ

The traditional view of braces is stark and not very appealing. To most, the idea of getting braces put means a complex webwork of metal that immediately changes a person’s appearance. In some cases, the perception is that braces should only be for adolescents, to fix dental alignment problems before they become more severe.

Braces can work for anyone at any age, and the traditional look of braces isn’t the only one. There’s a new generation of braces that are available to dental patients in the 21st century, and clear aligners in Chandler AZ is one of the most discreet and difficult to notice options available today.

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Alternative To Braces - Clear Aligners in Chandler AZ

Companies, such as Invisalign, provide a new alternative to traditional dental braces. You apply this transparent aligner to your teeth that fulfill the same function as traditional braces. Clear aligner braces use gentle, constant pressure to your teeth to gradually move them into better alignment so that people can eventually enjoy straighter, evenly spaced teeth.

As with standard braces, this is a “slow but steady” technique that can take anywhere from a few months a year to complete. The timeline is based on the amount of alignment required for each patient. Traditional braces may require up to two years to take effect.

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How Do Clear Aligners Work?

If you are interested in clear aligner braces, your Chandler AZ dentist at Layton Lakes Dental will conduct a series of physical and X-ray examinations of your teeth to determine if your mouth is suitable for them. If you are a good fit for this technique, then detailed measurements of your mouth will be taken.

This mouth measurement data will be sent to Align Technology, the creators of this method, and 3D computer-generated models of your teeth will be created. Based on this detailed CG model, a series of clear aligner braces will be created. Each one will be slightly different from the last, all of them custom-designed to fit your mouth.

When you receive your first set of clear aligner braces, you will wear them for approximately two weeks. This is just enough time to move your teeth into a new, predicted position. At the end of two weeks, you will dispose of the clear aligner braces and wear a new set which will continue to align your teeth further into the desired position.

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Benefits Of Clear Aligners

In addition to these aligners being clear, making them far less visible, they are also removable. While you get the maximum benefit from wearing them as long as possible, they still can be safely removed for short periods of time. You can wear them while eating, or brushing and flossing teeth at the start or end of the day. If need be, they can also be removed for special events.

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Invisalign

Orthodontics is the formal name of the dental specialty concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, interception, guidance, and correction of malocclusion. Malocclusion or “bad bites” is one of the most common dental problems.

Malocclusion can happen in several different ways:

• Your teeth are too large for your jaw, causing your teeth to crowd together or your teeth are too small, causing them to leave spaces between your teeth
• You had habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting while growing up
• You lost a tooth and the remaining teeth moved to fill that gap
• During growth, your jaws overdeveloped or underdeveloped

If left untreated, malocclusion can cause several health problems. Apart from causing dental problems such as decay in teeth, gum disease and receding gums, damage to the tooth enamel and existing dental restorations and tooth loss, it can also affect how you chew food or how you speak. It can also lead to TMD, temporomandibular joint disorders, which are disorders that affect your jaw joint and surrounding muscles and ligaments. Research has also found connections between malocclusion and self-esteem. Some studies show that people who have malocclusion avoid social situations and relationships because they are self-conscious about their appearance.

The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to create a healthy bite—well aligned teeth that properly meet opposing teeth in the opposite jaw. Braces and aligners are the “appliances” most used to guide your teeth into their proper positions. Retainers preserve and stabilize the results of your orthodontic treatment.

Here at Layton Lakes Dental, we offer clear aligner therapy using Invisalign. Clear aligners are plastic aligners that go over your teeth and gradually move them into their right position within the jaw. The benefits of clear aligners are that they can be maintained very easily, are not conspicuous and do not prevent you from enjoying your favorite foods. Dr S has spent countless hours in continuing education to be able to offer her patients the best in clear aligners.

Orthodontics can help people of any age achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. Call us to schedule your free smile consult or scan this QR Code now!

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If you’re interested in using the clear aligner alternative to traditional braces, ask the team at Layton Lakes Dental about it. Certain physical requirements need to be met in order to be considered a suitable candidate. Be sure to get properly evaluated to determine whether you can use this more modern alternative to traditional braces. Contact our team today for more information.