An attractive smile gets the job done in every corner of the world just because the gesture speaks a universal language. Most of the times, people are not gifted with accurately sculpt teeth structure. This hides magnificent smiles of individuals, holding disobedient teeth and jaws as culprits responsible for the act. An orthodontist studies the teeth structure and suggests measures to straighten them out, in order to elegantly marry the lower and upper jaw teeth and give out that breathtaking smile.
Malocclusion, the phenomenon that occurs when teeth erupt in wrong positions and wrong directions, causes many problems apart from making the smile unattractive. Malocclusion can cause pain in Temporomandibular joint (joints of jaws). Further, improper teeth structure may also result in the gap between teeth and improper bite. These factors may cause difficulties in the cleaning of teeth and unclear speech. As a solution to all these problems, braces have been developed. These devices alter the position of teeth to bring perfect alignment and match the upper jaw teeth with the lower jaw. Based on the type of orthodontic problem, a dentist fits braces over the teeth. Today a wide variety of dental braces are available, which has left patients with more options to choose from.
Invisalign: An Alternative to Traditional Braces
In some cases, teenage patients may prefer an alternative to traditional braces if they require orthodontic care. One of the most popular alternative treatments is Invisalign. This treatment involves the use of clear plastic aligner trays as opposed to brackets and wires. Every two weeks a patient will receive a new aligner to wear, gradually repositioning the teeth.
Dental braces are one of the oldest forms of treating crooked teeth. The process of using braces moves teeth in the desired direction to bring harmony in the structure. By doing so, the patient gets a smile which is much more appealing,when compared to the one before treatment with braces.
The treatment involves detailed study of the position of teeth. A dentist uses various methods, including taking an X-ray image, to check the physical relation between teeth in lower and upper jaw. After coming out with an understanding of the structure, the dentist draws an outline of the treatment process with braces which give the best results to patients. Once the braces are applied, the patient has to take proper care of the teeth and visit the dentist periodically to check the improvements from treatment.
At San Jose Mervyn Chang DDS, we take exceptional care in studying the dental condition of the patient to come out with excellent solutions. We offer treatment with dental braces treatments in San Jose California community to churn out wonderful smiles.