Now You See It, Now You Don’t

For many people, having a great smile is not about cosmetic concerns. The spacing of teeth in the mouth can have far reaching impacts for future health concerns. This can include such issues as retention of dentition over a lifetime, but can also include problems like TMJ and joint deterioration in the jaw. Deciding to invest in orthodontics can be a wise decision, and at Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we find that Invisalign dentistry is an ideal solution for patients of all ages.

It is interesting that the visible problems of tooth alignment will cause many of our patients to seek help, but that one of the larger concerns is also prominent many traditional braces and orthodontic corrections can be to appearance. The clear trays that are used in Invisalign dentistry can still generate great health benefits while still positively impacting current and long term appearance. This is because the aligners can produce many of the same results as braces, without having to be an apparent fixture.

Precise Details

These aligners are custom made for each of our patients, based on the spacing issues that they wish to correct. Dental X-rays are digitally scanned, and the changes in spacing are plotted through a computer program. This will then produce the actual aligners that are the stages of change. A patient will wear one aligner for the duration that it takes to move the teeth to a certain position and then switch it out for the next phase of change.

The results become prominently noticeable over time, but the benefits of Invisalign dentistry are in more than just the changes that patients can see. Since the aligners can be removed, it allows our patients to be able to fully brush and floss their teeth during the process of straightening. This aspect of oral health can be ideal for long term positive results.

If you would like to learn more about how Invisalign dentistry can benefit you, then feel free to contact us and schedule a consultation. We can examine your condition and get you started on the path to a better smile and greater well being.