The Many Issues Invisalign® Can Address

The metal appearance of conventional braces isn’t a problem for some people who need teeth alignment problems fixed. Others don’t mind the dietary changes or the feeling of bands and wires against the insides of their mouths.

However, with a discreet and effective option called Invisalign®, more people are choosing to improve their smiles with the orthodontic system that’s both invisible and removable, without many of the drawbacks of traditional treatments.

With seven locations in the Bronx and New York City, the team at New York Dental Health is conveniently located to help you with your teeth alignment needs using the Invisalign system of clear aligner trays. 

While there are some extreme cases that require conventional orthodontic methods to fully address, most mild and moderate teeth alignment problems are easy work for Invisalign. Find out more in consultation with the Invisalign professionals at New York Dental Health. 

The many issues Invisalign can address

When you don’t want your dental status on open display, the clear thermoplastics used by Invisalign provide near-perfect discretion. Only those who get very close to you may be aware that you’re actively fixing a teeth alignment problem. 

Invisalign offers a wide range of capabilities when it comes to correcting orthodontic conditions. Let’s take a look at the many issues Invisalign can address. 

Overbites

When your upper front teeth rest in front of your lower teeth, you have an overbite. Some amount of overbite is normal, too much can cause premature tooth wear and painful jaw disorders. 

Underbites

When your lower front teeth are forward of the upper set, tooth wear is also a concern. An underbite can also cause problems with eating and speech. While severe underbites may require additional treatment, ask us if you’re a candidate for Invisalign on its own. 

Crossbites

A combination of over- and underbite conditions, a crossbite features some upper teeth outside of the lower teeth, and the remainder inside. Along with tooth wear, crossbites can lead to chipped teeth, receding gums, and jawbone loss. 

Gaps

Gaps between teeth can catch food debris, leading to irritated gums and potentially more serious gum disease problems. Wide spaces between two teeth may also mean tighter-than-normal gaps between other teeth. 

Crowded teeth

When teeth overlap and crowd each other, brushing and flossing are not only harder, but also less effective, a fast track toward cavities and gum disease. Crowding also tends to get worse over time. 

Many minor misalignments

It’s often possible to have a bunch of tiny tooth alignment issues that don’t cause any oral health problems. In general, this is likely an average smile before Invisalign care. 

A program that corrects these small variations may not be dramatic, but the results take everything you like about your smile and add to it. Follow your Invisalign treatment with our chairside teeth whitening to make your smile the best it’s ever been. 

Contact New York Dental Health at the nearest of our locations to learn more about Invisalign and the benefits it can provide for you. Call or click to schedule your visit today.