Clear aligners are plastic trays that fit over your teeth. Each set of aligners is shaped slightly differently, moving your teeth into different positions over time until they’ve reached the final position the Colorado Dentist wants you to reach. Your dentist maps out a treatment plan ahead of time, so you’ll know exactly what your teeth will look like once your treatment is over.
Clear aligners are smooth, so while they’re in your mouth, you won’t feel any sharp parts or rough textures. They apply gentle pressure to your teeth, gradually shifting them into position. You can remove the aligners to eat and brush your teeth, so they’re very manageable.
Why Choose Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are a popular choice for many patients who want to straighten their teeth without wearing traditional metal braces. Clear aligners move teeth in the same way that metal braces do, but clear aligners are made of smooth, comfortable plastic.
Clear aligners are smooth, so while they’re in your mouth, you won’t feel any sharp parts or rough textures. They apply gentle pressure to your teeth, gradually shifting them into position. You can remove the aligners to eat and brush your teeth, so they’re very manageable.
What Do Clear Aligners Fix?
Clear aligners can help fix a wide range of dental issues. Here are some of the most common problems that they correct:
- Misaligned teeth
Misaligned teeth can be a result of a few different factors, including genetics, poor oral hygiene, or oral disease. Regardless of what caused the issue, clear aligners can help.
- Overbite
An overbite is when your upper row of teeth overlaps your lower row of teeth. This can cause issues with your speech and chewing. It can also cause digestive issues, including acid reflux.
- Underbite
An underbite is when your lower row of teeth overlaps your upper row of teeth. This can cause issues with your speech and chewing. It can also cause issues with breathing.
- Crossbite
If the upper and lower jaws are misaligned, it can lead to a condition called a crossbite. Crossbite can cause premature wear of teeth, gum disease, and bone loss. Many children are born with a crossbite. This is a condition where the back teeth don’t touch when the mouth is closed. This can cause the teeth to be misaligned.
- Overcrowded teeth
If your teeth are very close together, it is difficult for them to reach each other when you bite down. Overcrowding can lead to tooth wear and jaw pain.
- Gaps between teeth
Gaps can occur as a result of missing teeth or teeth that have shifted. Spaces can cause other teeth to shift and can cause problems with chewing, biting, and speaking. Clear aligners can help to close these gaps.
- Open bite
Your teeth may be apart and not touching when you bite down. An open bite can cause problems with chewing and speech.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
These aligners are clear, which makes them discreet. Most patients prefer this to metal braces because it allows them to easily maintain their professional image.
Another benefit of clear aligners is that they can be removed. This means you can take them out for eating and brushing.
Process of Getting Clear Aligners
First, your dentist will take a scan of your teeth using 3D imaging technology. The scan will be used to create a 3D image of your smile. From there, your dentist will map out a treatment plan, determining how your teeth will shift into alignment over time.
This treatment consists of a series of aligners, which are clear plastic trays molded to fit your smile. Once you get the aligners, you’ll be responsible for wearing them for at least 22 hours per day. Each aligner tray is slightly different from the one before it, moving and shifting your teeth a little more over time.
To learn more about the services offered at Tava Dentistry, call us at (719) 434-6630 or visit our dental office located at 320 E Fontanero St #302, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
