It might be difficult to imagine that a thin piece of plastic could effectively align crooked and twisted teeth in the same way as brackets and wires. But it all comes down to pressure. Like the guidewire used in orthodontics, clear aligners for teeth apply pressure over time. Rather than adjusting a guidewire, you simply graduate to the next set of aligners in the series.
You might have heard of popular brands of clear aligners, such as Invisalign® and ClearCorrect. They both work basically the same. Here in our Towson, MD dental office, we use 3-D printing to create your aligners in-house, making them both effective and affordable.
Invisible braces for adults near Towson, MD can address the following:
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbite, underbite, crossbite
- Protruding front teeth
- Overcrowding
- Overlapping teeth
For many adults, clear aligner orthodontics is a more appealing option that does not impact your appearance since the aligners are nearly invisible.
Do Clear Aligners Work to Straighten Teeth?
Like all orthodontic cases, you will need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth in place. Retainer requirements vary from person to person, but they all typically require nearly constant use just after treatment, and eventually, you can wear your retainer only at night. While it may be tempting to skip the retainer, especially if you are comfy in bed, teeth can shift rapidly, and you should resist the urge to ignore this integral part of your treatment plan.
Dr. Chris Constantine will discuss how you should use your retainer to keep your teeth in line and protect your investment.
Contact Us for Invisible Braces in Towson, MD
If you or your older teen want a straighter, healthier smile, contact our Towson, MD dentist office to get started with invisible orthodontics. The entire Osler Dental team looks forward to helping you.