This revolutionary system allows you to have improved teeth
without all of the many complications that are common with traditional braces.
With Invisalign, the trays used to straighten the teeth are transparent and
difficult to see. This unique procedure has helped many individuals lead normal
lives while their teeth are being gradually adjusted.
Causes for Treatment
There are six main conditions that this product treats:
· Overbite
· Underbite
· Gapped
Teeth
· Open
Bite
· Crossbite
· Crowded
Teeth
Overbite
Also known as an overjet, this condition occurs when the
upper teeth protrude farther out from the mouth than the lower teeth. This
causes the teeth on top to bite over the teeth on the bottom.
Underbite
When the lower teeth stick out farther than the upper teeth,
the resulting condition is referred to as an underbite. It can be caused by an
overgrowth of the lower jaw or missing upper teeth.
Gapped Teeth
When the jawbone grows in an abnormal fashion, this
condition will develop. It also occurs when there are missing teeth in the
mouth, and the surrounding teeth shift their positions.
Open Bite
This condition occurs when opposing teeth are unable to meet
each other. It generally occurs because of an abnormal jaw structure. In addition,
it is sometimes responsible for a patient having speech impairment.
Crossbite
A misalignment of the jaws causes this condition, which can
occur on the sides or the front of a patient's mouth. It causes one or more of
the upper teeth to bite inside the row of lower teeth. This condition may lead
to bone loss and gum disease.
Crowded Teeth
Occurring when there is not enough room within the patient's
jaw for all of the teeth, this condition leads to both tooth decay and gum
disease. If this condition is not treated properly, it may continue to get
progressively worse over time.
Basic Treatment
Treatment with Invisalign begins when the patient first
consults with a trained Spring, TX Invisalign provider. At this point a treatment plan is
developed specifically for the patient. Next, the patient receives their custom
aligners. Every two weeks after that, a new set of aligners is received to
replace the older ones. This process is repeated until the treatment period is
over. Different individuals will have different lengths of treatment periods.
Post-treatment
Lifestyle
When it is time for a patient to brush their teeth, the
aligners should be removed and then brushing and flossing can be done normally.
When eating, a patient should also remove the aligners in order to enjoy their
meals in a normal manner. In addition, if a patient enjoys playing contact
sports, then they should remove the aligners and use a protective mouthpiece
while enjoying these kinds of activities.
