While you should always follow your orthodontist's recommendation, Invisalign braces from Farina Orthodontic Specialists may be the perfect way to treat many common dental issues. Consider these mouth problems that orthodontists often treat with Invisalign.

Problems Invisalign May Help

Invisalign can help with several dental issues. Only an experienced dentist can recommend the proper treatment for you.

Crowding

If your teeth are too tightly crowded together in your mouth, then you may not be able to clean them properly, which can lead to decay. Sometimes, when teeth are crowded together, they can cause pressure on neighboring teeth, which can cause them to hurt. Data suggests that people with teeth that are too crowded together in their mouth are more apt to grind them, which can lead to additional dental problems.

Spacing Issues

An orthodontist in Tampa, FL, may also recommend Invisalign for spacing issues. Spacing issues are often cosmetic, but getting gaps fixed can help build your self-esteem. In some cases, gaps between your teeth can cause speech impediments. Additionally, you may not be taking good enough care of your teeth because flossing is more difficult when there are wide gaps between your teeth. When teeth have gaps between them, your gums may be exposed, which can irritate them. Over time, if you do not get your teeth evenly spaced, nearby teeth can start to move in your mouth, causing even more issues.

Overbites

An overbite is when your top teeth hang over your bottom teeth when your teeth are closed. An uneven bite can cause your teeth to wear unevenly. In severe cases, an overbite can cause jaw pain.

Underbite

An underbite is where the lower teeth protrude out beyond the upper teeth. When a person with an underbite closes their mouth, they can irritate their gums or the top of their mouth, irritating them. Furthermore, an underbite can lead to speech impediments. Invisalign braces can gradually move the lower teeth backward so they properly align.

Crossbites

Invisalign can help with crossbites where the upper and lower teeth do not align properly. It is often a particularly effective treatment for a single-tooth crossbite where a single tooth is positioned behind or in front of the corresponding teeth in the other part of the mouth.

Overjet

An overjet is where the upper front teeth lean forward. Therefore, they do not meet the bottom teeth adequately. These teeth are more susceptible to trauma since they do not fit in the mouth properly. An overjet can also lead to speech impediments. Invisalign can help straighten up the teeth so that they become more vertical.

How Are Invisalign Braces Applied?

While only a dentist or orthodontist can tell you if Invisalign is right for you, the treatment plan is very similar for everyone. You will have an initial consultation, and three-dimensional pictures will be made of your teeth. Then, a series of clear plastic aligners will be created for you. Each aligner will be worn for about two weeks before the dentist sees you again and considers moving you to the next one. Once you have gone through all the aligners, the dentist will reexamine you and decide if further treatment is needed.

Invisalign in Tampa, FL, from the experts at Farina Orthodontic Specialist, can be an excellent solution for many people with dental problems, like cooked or irregularly spaced teeth. However, only your dentist will know for sure, so set up an appointment today to start your journey to a straighter smile!

Contact Information:

Farina Orthodontic Specialists - Amberly Tampa

15303 Amberly Dr. Suite E
Tampa, FL 33647
United States

Farina Orthodontic Specialists - Amberly Tampa
(813) 972-2929
https://farinasmiles.com/