Orthodontics
Orthodontic Care Comes With Several Benefits
Improved Oral Health
Crowded, overlapping teeth can make flossing and brushing in-between your teeth difficult. If you can't properly clean your teeth and gums, you're at greater risk of developing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health concerns.
Prevents Disorders
A crossbite or open bite can cause patients to only chew on one side, putting extra stress on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) muscles. If this pressure is not alleviated by aligning the bite, you may develop a temporomandibular joint disorder.
Prevents Worn Teeth
A misaligned bite can place unnecessary strain on certain teeth. Excessive wear and tear from a misaligned bite can damage your enamel and eventually lead to worn teeth in need of restorative repair.
Enhance Your Appearance
Besides its preventative benefits, orthodontic treatment also provides cosmetic benefits. If you feel self-conscious about misaligned teeth, gaps, and other concerns with your smile, orthodontics can help you straighten your teeth to enhance your appearance.
Maintain Your Oral Health While Straightening Your Teeth
Orthodontists and researchers have found that patients obtain periodontal health easier with clear aligner treatment than with fixed orthodontic appliance treatment. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
What Concerns Can Orthodontics Treat?
Orthodontic treatment is highly versatile and can correct a variety of dental concerns, including:
Invisalign What's the benefit?
While both SureSmile and Invisalign® aligners are FDA-approved and recommended by dentists and orthodontists worldwide, our practice solely offers Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is an excellent choice for correcting alignment issues such as pronounced overbites or significant tooth gaps.
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Our dentists aim to crush the common fear of the dentist's office by providing you with a unique, luxury experience.
We offer amenities such as heated massage chairs to help you look forward to your dental appointment instead of dread it. Our goal is to provide customized care that goes above and beyond the conventional expectations of the dentist's office. When you join us at our Birmingham, AL, practice for an orthodontics consultation, you'll be treated with the highest standard of care.
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Birmingham, AL
2024
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View on GoogleBenefits of Clear Aligners Over Braces
Many of our patients choose to treat their dental misalignment with Invisalign clear aligners rather than get braces with an orthodontist. These are a few reasons patients choose aligners over braces:
Discretion
Clear aligners are virtually invisible. Many adult patients prefer clear aligners to braces because of the discretion this treatment provides.
Comfort
Braces are made of rough metal that can rub against cheeks, causing discomfort and irritation. Meanwhile, Invisalign aligners are made of smooth plastic.
Removable
Removable clear aligners allow patients to eat whatever food they want. Aligners also mean maintaining oral hygiene is a breeze, since they can be removed to brush and floss your teeth.
Less Pain
Patients who receive braces for orthodontic adjustments report higher levels of discomfort in the first days of treatment than those fixing misalignment issues with clear aligners.
Do I Have to See an Orthodontist?
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Not at all. Orthodontists are great to see if you want braces, but they aren't necessary for Invisalign patients. Plus, you can explore other cosmetic dentistry solutions, such as veneers, when you visit our Birmingham, AL, practice.
How Does Invisalign Work? The Process of Orthodontic Treatment
We can preview your results before you put in your first set of aligners.
Looking for a Faster Solution? Explore Veneers
A small amount of enamel is taken from the front of your teeth to allow the thin porcelain veneer to sit flush with your smile. This removal of enamel makes veneers a permanent solution to conceal dental imperfections.
While orthodontic treatment takes several months to over a year to complete, veneers can be placed in a single appointment. If you want to conceal cosmetic flaws immediately, veneers may be the option for you.
Have you dreamt of having a bright white smile but are tired of maintaining teeth whitening appointments? Veneers are stain-resistant to most substances, making them a great option for patients who want a permanently white smile.
Do Orthodontics Cause Discoloration?
A common concern for patients starting Invisalign, SureSmile, or another form of clear aligner treatment is that their teeth may be discolored after wearing the aligners 20 hours or more a day.
As long as you brush your teeth before putting in your aligners and take them out to eat and drink beverages other than water, severe discoloration isn't a concern.
However, we offer teeth whitening treatments at our Birmingham, AL, practice if you want to polish up your newly straight smile following orthodontics.
