When you have dental misalignment, we can help correct the issue with the Invisalign® system. While this takes a year to 18 months on average, we could also offer advanced technology to reduce the time needed for treatment. Our team of cosmetic dental experts in Greensboro, NC, can offer an even smile in a shorter time frame with Acceledent®!
The Dangers of Poor Alignment
Why should you consider treatment to correct your uneven smile? Dental misalignment can lead to serious concerns for your oral health. For example, crooked and crowded teeth make thorough brushing and flossing more difficult, which increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease over time. For others, poor alignment could upset bite balance and strain the jaw joints, so the onset of painful disorders like bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMD are more likely. You could also avoid showing off your smile and feel uncomfortable in social situations, which impacts your quality of life. We want to help with the Invisalign® system and AcceleDent®!
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
With Invisalign®, we don’t need metal brackets or wires to correct your misalignment. Instead, our team could use a series of clear and cozy plastic aligners, which have been custom-made for your smile. You wear a set in a series of aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, over a period of about two weeks. These will gently shift your teeth and offer an even smile. The aligners are easy to maintain, and can be removed for brushing and flossing, before meals, or prior to special occasions.
Acceledent®
The reason that such a long time is needed to correct misalignment is because as we shift the teeth, the bone tissue needs to reform around the new positions, which can take quite a bit of time. However, we can offer a new system that helps accelerate the process. The AcceleDent® process employs gentle micropulses using SoftPulse Technology®. This helps encourage the growth of bone tissue in a shorter time frame, so you need less time for the bone to reform around the new positions of the teeth. Treatment is in the form of a small mouthpiece worn for 20 minutes a day. The device is easy to use and clean. This can substantially reduce the time needed for treatment!
If you have any questions about the Invisalign® system or about decreasing treatment times with AcceleDent®, then please contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Start Your Orthodontic Journey With Dental Care Of Greensboro!
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and an even smile with a cosmetic approach. To find out more about our clear aligner system, give us a call today at our Greensboro, NC dental office at (336) 854-9270.