Bogota Dental Center
85 East Main Street
Bogota, NJ 07603
888-505-1145

Invisalign Dentist

Orthodontic treatment can be all the difference between an average smile and a fantastic smile. Clear braces are becoming more and more popular. An Invisalign dentist can help patients get the smile they have always wanted. Clear braces have become one of the most popular ways to treat malocclusion.

Why You Need Braces

Having crooked teeth affects more than your appearance. Teeth not in alignment can lead to other oral health issues. Your tooth alignment can have an effect on your mouth, gums and jaw. You may already be suffering from other oral health issues without realizing it is related to the alignment of your teeth. If you have any of the following issues, consult an Invisalign dentist about treatment.

• Jaw or TMJ pain
• Difficulty biting, chewing and eating
• Speech impediments (slurs or lisps)
• Grinding or clenching of the teeth
• Gum disease and tooth decay caused by difficulty brushing or flossing
• Sleep apnea caused by mouth breathing and snoring

Malocclusion is the word used to describe misaligned teeth. Almost everyone has some degree of malocclusion. Depending on the severity, you may need orthodontic treatment. Invisalign dentists and other orthodontist can identify which type of malocclusion you suffer before beginning orthodontic treatment. One type of treatment is not always best for mild to severe cases of malocclusion.

Invisalign Treatment

Invisalign braces are a new and modern approach to straightening teeth. They have become a very popular treatment option for people with various degrees of malocclusion. Invisalign patients go through a series of custom-made aligners created by their Invisalign dentist. The aligners are made from smooth, comfortable plastic you wear over your teeth. The clear plastic is invisible when you smile and no one can tell you are actually straightening your teeth. Your Invisalign dentist is able to treat different types of malocclusion with Invisalign braces.

If you have too much space between your teeth, it could be because your teeth are too small. A wider jaw may also be the cause. Gaps form between teeth that do not sit correctly in the gums. Gaps and unusual spacing between teeth can cause uneven wear and tear. There may be difficulty chewing and eating. You can close the gaps between your teeth with clear braces. An Invisalign dentist can set up a treatment plan to make straightening your teeth fast and easy.

Crowding is a condition that causes teeth to sit too closely together, overlap or even rotate to face the opposite direction of normal growth. If your dental arch that is too small to support the number of teeth growing in, your teeth may become crowded. Tooth crowding can be caused if you have retained your baby teeth longer than normal. Teeth become crooked if there is no room for them to grow in properly. It is very difficult to brush, floss and initiate proper care to crooked, misaligned teeth. Gingivitis and tooth decay may result from over crowded teeth. Crooked teeth can be straightened with clear braces put on by an Invisalign dentist.