Orthodontics Calgary NE
Properly aligned teeth make for a beautiful smile and allow you to brush and floss your teeth with ease. Overlapping and crooked teeth can cause confusion in your mouth, disrupting the placement of your other teeth. It is never too late to help correct irregularities in your oral cavity. Though it is easier to make adjustments in children using braces and other oral appliances, adults can benefit from orthodontic treatments as well. Today, there are choices from traditional braces to Invisalign® and your dentist will explore these options to find the one that is ideal for you.
Straightening Teeth with Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on treatments and therapies to help align your teeth and jaw. Once you are provided with a diagnosis you can begin to improve your smile and increase your confidence. There’s nothing more satisfying than knowing that grin of yours is showing off straight teeth. Orthodontics helps with:
- Crooked teeth
- Bite issues
- Crowded teeth
- Misalignment of your jaw
- Confidence
- Appearance
- Oral health
- Pain
How Calgary Orthodontics Helps
Orthodontists determine how your teeth are growing and devise a plan to correct issues that are causing chaos inside your mouth. Using appliances like spacers, expanders, braces, and retainers, your teeth can be aligned for improved brushing, flossing, appearance, and oral health.
Orthodontal Work in Calgary’s NE encompasses:
Invisalign®
Slightly misaligned teeth can easily be straightened using a system of clear plastic trays, known as Invisalign®. This is a great alternative to traditional braces, working wonders on teenagers and adults. The bulkiness of metal is non-existent and, the look, well it is invisible so no one will know you are wearing braces. Further, yet, this type of clear braces is removable so you can take them out while eating.
Braces
Traditional braces work for anyone with mild to severe dental issues. Braces apply pressure to gradually move your teeth into place. Colourful bands can be added for an appealing aesthetic. Over time the magic of this orthodontic appliance changes your bone shape providing a proper alignment for all your pearly whites.
Savanna Market Dental Orthodontic Benefits
From having your teeth aligned giving you a great smile to better functioning for chewing and biting, you will be happy to have orthodontics. Boosted confidence is one of the greatest results of this treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes someone an orthodontist?
An orthodontist specializes in managing teeth movement and guiding the development of your facial structure. They will have completed an advanced University program after graduating from dental school.
What are some of the signs I need braces?
- Overlapping teeth
- Chewing problems
- Crooked teeth
- Gaps between your teeth
- Bite problems
How long do I have to wear braces?
This will depend on your situation, but treatment is typically anywhere from one to three years. The treatment time is also extremely influenced by how well you take care of your teeth and gums during this time. Proper brushing and flossing are crucial to maintaining your oral health.
What happens when it is time for my braces to come off?
Your orthodontist will remove any dental glue that may have been used to attach your braces to your teeth. After this, a retainer will be custom-made. You may need to wear your retainer for up to ten years or your whole life, to help your teeth retain their position. Generally, after the first three months, you can switch to only wearing your retainer at night. This is usually the routine for at least a year then you can wear it every other night.
Does it hurt to have braces on?
Getting braces on is not a painful process however it may take some time to get used to wearing your braces. Once traditional braces are connected to the archwires your teeth may be sore for several days. Your lips and teeth may be aggravated by the metal in your mouth, but this should go away after one or two weeks. Though it may take some time to get used to Invisalign® as well, it will usually only be a week of adjustment while your teeth move around.
Are there any foods I should avoid while wearing braces?
You can eat normally with braces on; however, it is a good idea to avoid chewy, sticky foods, anything very hard, and anything that easily gets stuck in your braces like popcorn. Some of these items stick to your braces or can easily break them. This makes it hard to maintain your oral health which can lead to other dental complications.