A smile is one's first greeting, and with Invisalign®, there is no need to worry about certain cosmetic aspects of that smile. Many aspects of tooth development affect how adult teeth wind up looking. One issue is significant gaps between teeth. These extra spaces are most noticeable when they occur in the front teeth. However, gaps can be found throughout a person’s mouth. How do these spaces form, and how can corrective treatment like Invisalign® help?
There is no one reason why teeth grow in with excessive spacing. The phenomenon, known as diastema, may have genetic foundations in people with smaller teeth. One theory is that smaller teeth take up less space, and as a result, they spread to fill the jaw. Other times, the gap between the top front two teeth forms when excess gum tissue is present and pushes the teeth apart. Healthline.com notes additional causes of diastema:
Taking a medical history may help a treatment provider determine how diastema forms for each patient.
Correction for diastema and other matters may be achieved using Invisalign®, a system of trays that help realign teeth over time. There are many benefits to using this type of system to fix tooth alignment. From a cosmetic standpoint, the near invisibility of the trays makes it appeal to adults who decide to correct issues later in life. Even teenagers may prefer this near-invisible orthodontic device that can be an effective treatment option for various conditions.
Invisalign® trays are made to fit each patient’s mouth and treatment needs. If gaps exist anywhere in the mouth, the progressive treatment can eventually close these spaces. As treatment goes on and trays become tighter, the gaps start to close. However, there may be an initial widening of any gap while the treatment aims to fix other issues.
Crooked teeth can affect how a person feels about their appearance. Invisalign® aims to straighten misaligned teeth. Over a period determined by the provider, progressively arranged versions of the trays are swapped to bring the teeth closer together and straighter. Cosmetically speaking, a straight smile looks more appealing than a crooked one. Looking better leads to feeling better for many, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
Overbites are some of the most common dental problems, and whether the root of the problem lies in the jaw or teeth varies from case to case. Correcting the bite problem is possible with Invisalign®. Rubber bands are used to help put pressure on various parts of the teeth and shift them more radically.
Using a treatment plan that includes Invisalign® can be an effective remedy to close excessive tooth spacing. The versatility of the treatment can aim to correct other cosmetic problems in the mouth as well, making for improvements in a patient's overall smile.
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