What Can Invisalign Do?

Invisalign is a product quite unlike traditional metal braces of the past; just by observing the difference between the two types of orthodontic implement, it can feel quite unintuitive believing that both have the same capacity to straighten one’s smile. From the outside, that may be a fair assessment. But in reality it couldn’t be further from the truth. The fact of the matter is Invisalign holds its own against ordinary braces at every intersection short of full-on head gear, and it does so without the unsightliness or discomfort that comes with wearing a mouthful of brackets for months or even years at a time.

Our orthodontist in Torrance is qualified to contend with a number of orthodontic issues. Crowding is a common concern. It occurs when one’s adult teeth grow in much too close together, overlapping and obscuring one another in a way that may limit one’s oral motor function. This is not only unpleasant-looking and uncomfortable, it also increases the surface area of one’s exposed enamel, giving bacteria and plaque more opportunity to set up shop and do some damage. The same can be said for the opposite problem – spacing - which occurs when the teeth instead are spread out too far apart. Invisalign can be used in both scenarios as it is able to both pull teeth in together and also gently pull them apart, same as ordinary braces of the past.

If your bite is improperly aligned, Invisalign is a perfectly capable source of relief. Overbites are a common concern. Not to be confused with buckteeth, an overbite occurs when the upper jaw protrudes more than usual, whether through negative habits acquired in early childhood or through sheer genetics. An underbite would be the opposite complaint where the bottom teeth are held in front of the top. Both conditions come with a slew of unpleasant side effects such as headaches, jaw fatigue, difficulty chewing or speaking, and excessive amounts of pressure being put on the jaw bones themselves. Orthodontic correction can help assuage all these discomforts.

Invisalign is a patented system of orthodontic correction that changes lives every single day. If you’re interested in a consultation, give us a call and schedule an appointment with our Invisalign provider in Torrance.