Few would argue that they enjoy the way crooked or crowded teeth look and, from a clinical standpoint, everyone can benefit from a straighter smile. Better dental alignment safeguards teeth against premature wear, protects the jaw from a leading cause of TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), and helps patients take charge of their oral health by making daily hygiene more effective.
By addressing mild-to-moderate misalignment issues, Invisalign® clear aligners give many adults a convenient option for improving the quality of their smile. This system is designed to be a more aesthetically-inclined alternative to traditional braces, substituting metal brackets and wires with a system of transparent, custom-fit trays. To meet their patients’ appearance goals comprehensively, dentists incorporate these aligners as part of larger treatment plans.
Consider the following ways clear braces complement cosmetic options in creating smiles that are as beautiful as they are healthy:
Working Alongside Professional Teeth Whitening
When it comes to improving appearance, obtaining a brighter smile is at the top of most people’s lists. Whether in preparation for an upcoming wedding, interview, or work presentation, or to simply feel better about the way your teeth look, professional teeth whitening is a versatile option that can help you make a strong first impression. You also have a choice of whether to receive treatment in-office or in the comfort of your own home.
Properly aligned teeth play an important role in ensuring a successful outcome from whitening. As with any cosmetic procedure, the goal is not just a brighter smile, but uniform dental beauty. In cases of dental misalignment, bleaching agents have a harder time spreading evenly across all teeth.
Undergoing Invisalign treatment to correct dental alignment makes all portions of your smile accessible, allowing you to receive the full benefits of whitening. After finishing their last set of aligners, patients can go to their dentist’s office and have their newly straightened smile whitened by several shades in a single visit. Others elect to use their Invisalign trays along with take-home bleaching gels to simultaneously achieve brighter and better-positioned teeth.
Creating Uniformity for Porcelain Veneers and Restorations
With the way porcelain matches the genuine brilliance and reflective qualities of healthy teeth, it’s hardly a surprise that dentists rely on this material to create attractive veneers and crowns. Veneers are capable of masking small spaces between teeth when the gaps are small, but alignment problems require an option like Invisalign to be properly addressed. Likewise, porcelain crowns rejuvenate the teeth they are placed on, but can’t improve the positioning of those around them.
Using porcelain veneers and restorations in conjunction with clear braces treatment allows your dentist to thoroughly enhance both health and beauty. For this reason, many smile makeover plans either include or are conducted shortly after orthodontic treatment.
Searching for Your Best Smile? Call Affordable Dental Today!
If you are dissatisfied with the way your teeth look or feel, there’s no need to let these imperfections interfere with your social life and personal comfort. At Affordable Dental, our goal is to help patients feel happier and more confident as a result of their care. For more information about your options for cosmetic and Invisalign® clear aligner treatment in Van Nuys, Panorama City, and Reseda, call our office today and schedule a consultation.