If you have a high school or college student home for summer break, then now is a great time to take on their oral health issues. Particularly, if they have poor alignment, we could discuss options like clear SureSmile aligners to correct their misalignment! In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, family dentist talks about starting orthodontic treatment this summer.
The Benefits of Treating Your Misalignment
When we develop crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, this could impact our oral health. Poor alignment often means trouble thoroughly brushing and flossing your teeth, which in turn can increase the risk of issues like tooth decay and gum disease. There could be pressure on your jaw joints as well, which boosts the risks of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You also may feel embarrassed about your appearance, which could impact your social life. But we can help improve bite function, oral health, and smile beauty with our clear and custom SureSmile aligners!
Starting SureSmile
Our team will start by thoroughly examining your smile to assess the cause and extent of your misalignment. If we decide that SureSmile is right for you, then we will take detailed digital images and impressions of your bite from multiple angles, which we use to design and craft your aligners from a clear, BPA-free plastic material. Once this process is complete, you will have a series of aligners to start the process. For some, this could take as little as a few months to a year to see optimal results, while traditional braces could require up to two years or more.
The Clear Aligner Treatment Process
The treatment process is a simple one. You will wear a set of aligners from the series for about 20 to 23 hours a day, over the course of about two weeks. You then wear the next one in the series for the same amount of time and continue this process until you see optimal results. For added convenience, you can remove them before meals so you don’t have to change your diet or avoid certain foods. Being removable also means a much easier time caring for your smile, as you don’t have to brush and floss around metal orthodontics.
If you have any questions about cosmetic orthodontics with the SureSmile system, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Your Lake Orion, MI, Dentist Talks About Improving Smile Alignment
Our team is ready to correct your smile so you can enjoy even and healthy results. For more information on our cosmetic treatment options, including our clear orthodontics, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213! Let’s help you obtain the stunning smile and good oral health that you deserve!
