Today many adults would like to straighten their teeth, but would rather not go through a year or more with bracket and wire braces on their teeth. Invisalign can take that embarrassment away, while producing the same outcome. 20,000 dentists are certified in Invisalign technology nationwide, ready to assist patients in finding a new smile.

 

Viability of Invisalign for a new patient is determined upon the first consultation. If Invisalign and a patient are a good match, a tooth impression and photographs of their mouth are used in creating the custom aligners for a patient’s treatment. Approximately two dozen aligners are created by computers. These aligners are replaced every two weeks as the patient’s mouth changes. Aligners remain in the patients mouth twenty hours per day, removed only during eating and drinking.

 

Traditional braces are still an option for those whose mouths may not be right for Invisalign.

 

If a patient is interested in this process, their dentist or orthodontist will be able to ascertain the viability of Invisalign.

 

Teeth hold a greater mission then chewing. Teeth play an important role in keeping the jawbone’s shape and integrity. In the absence of teeth, a patient’s diet would require drastic change, and not just because of mastication.

 

Maintaining a patient’s natural bite pattern is obviously the ultimate goal. If, however, this option is no longer in the cards, dentures or implants can be a viable method of replacing your teeth. Dentures are the easiest replacement method, and overdentures are the preferable medium.

 

Dentures are molded for gums or, if teeth remain, anchored to the patients other teeth with partial dentures. Overdentures are fitted to the jaw, with more care required for the upper jaw (maxilla) than the lower jaw (mandible). Special supports attached to anchor teeth following a root canal are necessary. The overdentures clip onto those supports for stability and security, and can be an efficient replacement for a patient’s natural teeth. If the gums have been rendered completely void of teeth, multiple implants will be required.

 

Care for either polymer or plastic overdentures can be as simple as traditional dentures. Routine hygienic maintenance is similar to teeth following dining, and nightly soaking disinfects the patient’s new teeth.

 

Cleanliness is a major factor in the comfort of dentures. Maintenance of dentures, and of your mouth, and maintaining a sanitary oral environment is important to keep from developing gum disease or more dire conditions in their mouths.