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Invisalign
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You just came back from the dentist who commended you on the health state of your teeth. Your hard work of brushing at least twice a day, flossing after every meal and refraining from sugary foods has paid off. You have no cavities, no toothaches and your teeth are shinier than ever. Yet you can’t help but still be displeased about your overall smile. Your teeth seem crooked, your smile seems off and your jaw has been hurting. After discussing your concerns with the dentist, she recommends that you proceed with Invisalign.
So what exactly is Invisalign?
Invisialign is essentially a set of clear aligners that help perfect your smile. By wearing these aligners consistently, they can help align your bite and straighten your teeth. They possess many of the same benefits as braces and yet none of their disadvantages. Like braces, Invisalign aligners help fix malpositioned teeth, correct crowding or large spaces between teeth and correct your bite. Yet unlike the bulky metal braces, Invisalign aligners are discreet (crystal clear so people won’t even know that you are wearing them) and removable (can be taken off to eat and brush/floss your teeth).
In addition to improving your smile’s appearance, Invisalign can help alleviate TMJ pain. What is the TMJ? The Temporomandibular Joint is a sliding hinge that allows your joint to open and close allowing you to eat and speak. When your TMJ isn’t functioning correctly, this will lead to an issue called TMD (temporomandibular disorder) and thus patients with TMJ pain often present with headaches, orofacial soreness and tooth sensitivity. While the issue can be debilitating, there is hope for relief in the form of Invisalign. But wait, I thought you told me Invisalign helps correct crooked and crowded teeth? How can it help reduce TMJ pain? Well, although Invisalign trays are customized aligners that help gradually reposition teeth, they can also serve as cushion for your teeth, preventing possible damage from teeth bruxism (or grinding). Consequently, Invisalign helps gradually “reprogram” your bite and jaw muscles to function more effectively. They will thus help reduce inflammatory stress and pressure on your teeth (alleviating any possible tooth sensitivity or chipped teeth as a result of TMD).
Another added bonus of invisailgn treatment is improving long the health of your mouth. By straightening your teeth and correcting your bite with invisalign, it will be easier for you to brush and floss your teeth which will lessen the likelihood of cavities and periodontal diesase.
Overall, we can see how Invisalign has a plethora of benefits: they help straighten your teeth, correct your bite, reduce jaw pain, improve oral health, and also avoid the bulky and embarrassing look of braces. So, the next time you’re in the Brooklyn Bensonhurst area, be sure to stop by Shine DDS or call 718-751-0101, to begin your Invisalign treatment. There, you will be welcomed by a team of consummate dental professionals ready to examine your teeth, take a series of x-rays and help plan the optimal Invisalign treatment plan that’ll best suit you and perfect your smile.
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