Orthodontics: Traditional and Invisalign
Crooked teeth can be a problem for functional reasons as well as cosmetic ones. Fortunately, modern innovations in orthodontic practices can make straightening your teeth easy and effective.
As your dental professional in Sioux Falls, SD, we’re happy to provide our patients with orthodontic procedures that help, including Invisalign braces and traditional braces. As your orthodontic provider, we can also help you decide which type of orthodontic tools are right for you.
Why Do I Need Orthodontics?
Orthodontics are used to treat irregularities of the teeth. Orthodontic tools like braces can straighten teeth, realign misaligned teeth, and put teeth that have been crowded out of place back into a healthy position.
Not everyone needs orthodontic services. You may need orthodontics if your teeth are crooked, crowded or misaligned.
Benefits of orthodontics include:
- Beautiful smile. While the purpose of orthodontics is not usually to restore a beautiful smile, it often has that side effect. By putting teeth back in the correct position, braces help ensure that your smile looks just right.
- Reduced or eliminated jaw pain. Sometimes misaligned teeth can cause your jaw to hurt. Putting teeth back in the correct position makes chewing less work, which can help eliminate pain.
- Reduced wear and tear on the teeth. Misalignment of the teeth can lead to extra wear and tear. With the help from a dental professional, you can avoid this issue.
Traditional Braces
Traditional braces use wires and brackets that have been installed on the teeth to pull the teeth into the correct position. Traditional braces are a tried-and-true technology that have been helping to straighten patient teeth for decades. This affordable dental tool can help patients realign their teeth to a healthy position.
Invisalign Braces
Invisalign braces do the work of traditional braces, but they function very differently. Invisalign clear aligners are made from clear plastic. These braces fit over the teeth and gently push the teeth into the correct position. Some benefits of Invisalign include:
- Aesthetics. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are nearly impossible to see, and do not affect the appearance of the smile.
- Easy to remove. Aligners can be removed for meals, which means that the person wearing them can eat whatever they want without concern for damaging their Invisalign braces.
- Easy to clean. To clean Invisalign, just take them off and follow the recommended cleaning procedure.
Think You Need Orthodontic Services? See the Dental Professional
If you think you could benefit from orthodontic services, contact Southeastern Dental Center. We will happily evaluate your teeth, listen to your concerns and make recommendations as needed.
Contact Southeastern Dental Center to Make an Appointment
Need help straightening your teeth, or correcting a misalignment? Contact us to learn more about how you can benefit from traditional braces, Invisalign or both.
