10545 E. Southern Ave. Suite 105, Mesa, AZ 85209 | (480) 790-7717
If there isn’t enough room in your mouth for your teeth to sit in their properly aligned positions, then your teeth will crowd together. Not only does this negatively impact the look of your smile, but it also increases your risk of oral health problems because it’s harder for your toothbrush and floss to remove plaque, tartar, and the like. That’s why we encourage patients to schedule a consultation; we want you to have a smile that’s healthy, functional, and beautiful.
Some patients have several spaces throughout their mouth. Others have one prominent gap between their two front teeth. In both cases, we are concerned about your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious oral health problems. Fortunately, moving your teeth into proper alignment doesn’t always warrant metal brackets and wires. Sometimes, we can give you your best smile with custom-made aligners that are clear and comfortable!
Bite problems – no matter how minor – can have a devastating effect on the condition of your teeth. Not only that, but they can lead to trouble chewing and chronic jaw pain, negatively impacting your overall quality of life in the process. For that reason, we encourage patients with overbites to schedule a consultation with Dr. Julian sooner rather than later. That way, he can determine if clear aligners are right for you and, if they are, create a custom treatment plan to bring your bite into proper alignment.
In a healthy bite, the upper teeth sit in front of the lower ones. If the opposite is true for you (your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth), then don’t wait – schedule a consultation at our Mesa dental office today! With clear, custom-made aligners, we can improve the alignment of your bite. That way, you’re much less likely to experience chronic jaw pain, premature wear and tear, and other problems associated with underbites.
Like the other bite problems on this list, crossbites can lead to serious consequences, like premature wear and tear on your teeth, chronic jaw pain, and even trouble enunciating clearly. Fortunately, clear aligner treatment is an option for more mild cases. Sometimes, rubber bands and other orthodontic accessories are needed in addition to the clear aligners, but don’t worry – they aren’t as noticeable as traditional metal braces.
Open bites are when there is space between the upper and lower teeth, preventing the patient from biting down all the way. Since this orthodontic problem results in an increased risk of dental damage, we recommend having it fixed right away. The first step? Scheduling a consultation with us! That way, we can see if clear aligners are right for you.
