The Smile Problems That Invisalign Can Treat

Have you heard of Invisalign clear aligners? They are the thin, clear orthodontic appliances offered by Kwong Orthodontics in Portage, MI. Dr. Thomas Kwong uses them for many patients who desire a comfortable, discreet and effective way to straighten their teeth. Is Invisalign right for you?

Details on Invisalign

Invisalign aligners have straightened smile across the world for more than 20 years. Custom-made from SmartTrack acrylic, the removable appliances fit over the top and bottom arches, shifting teeth into healthier, more aesthetically-pleasing positions.

At Kwong Orthodontics in Portage, your dentist uses a special scanner to image your teeth and bone structure. That information, combined with the results of your oral exam, keeps produces a treatment plan perfect for your mild to moderate alignment problems.

When you wear your 18 to 30 aligner pairs in sequence 20 to 22 hours a day, you'll have your finished smile in six to eighteen months, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

The issues addressed by Invisalign

Complex cases require treatment with metal braces and other kinds of orthodontic devices. That being said, the Invisalign system is highly versatile, treating adults and older teens whose jaws have finished growing and adults of all ages.

Common problems include:

• Tooth tipping and rotation
• Orthodontic relapse (re-treatment when teeth have shifted positions)
• Gaps
• Crowding
• Overbite
• Overjet (top front teeth protrude)
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Open bite
• Small discrepancies in the midline of the smile (a shift to the right or left

In addition, Invisalign just helps people feel better about themselves. As they check in with Dr. Kwong every month or so, they can see how their smiles improve, aligner by aligner. When patients finish their treatment plans, self-confidence soars as their teeth look completely transformed.

Have your best smile

It's not too late. Contact Kwong Orthodontics in Portage, MI, for your one-on-one Invisalign consultation with Dr. Thomas Kwong. He'll work with you to achieve your best oral health and most attractive smile. Call us at (269) 327-4459.