With clear aligner therapy in Hendersonville, you can subtly straighten your smile with a progression of removable, nearly-invisible aligners. Get in touch with Drakes Creek Dental to schedule your consultation!
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In the past, patients who wanted to correct misalignment and bite problems were limited to one option – metal braces. Thankfully, modern dentistry has come a long way, and patients are afforded much more aesthetically pleasing and convenient alternatives today.
Clear aligners are custom-made plastic aligners that are fabricated to fit over your teeth snugly. Aligners are similar in appearance to a mouthguard – they're clear and removable, but they exert gentle pressure to straighten out the teeth over time.
You will need to wear your aligners for 22 hours a day and switch to a new aligner every two weeks to keep progressing toward your ideal alignment. Clear aligners can treat minor to moderate orthodontic problems like crooked teeth, gaps, overcrowding, and even bite problems. Contact us at Drakes Creek Dental today to schedule a consultation.
The leading clear aligner brand in the industry is Invisalign.
Dr. Corey Truman is a graduate of the University of Louisville’s School of Dentistry, class of 2015. After seeing firsthand the difference dentists make, Dr. Truman founded Drakes Creek Dental and is thrilled to provide exceptional dental care in Hendersonville.
As a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, he has been practicing for over 7 years. He is committed to excellence, honesty, and integrity. He currently serves as Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserve and is honored to serve the Hendersonville community by being a resource in guiding and informing families on the importance of oral health.
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The biggest reason that patients want clear aligners is to maintain the aesthetics of their smile while they correct orthodontic problems. Adults especially often feel insecure about orthodontics being visible to others. Clear aligners are transparent and blend in with your teeth, so no one but you will know about it.
The aligners are made of cushiony plastic that exerts much less forceful pressure on the teeth to make them move. Aligners shift the teeth more gradually, leading to reduced soreness in the teeth, and patients don't need to worry about broken braces damaging their teeth or causing oral injuries.
Since you can remove your aligners at any time, you have complete freedom. Patients don't need to restrict their diet so long as they remove their aligners. Plastic aligners are more hygienic than braces because you can clean all teeth' surfaces.
The biggest reason that patients want clear aligners is to maintain the aesthetics of their smile while they correct orthodontic problems. Adults especially often feel insecure about orthodontics being visible to others. Clear aligners are transparent and blend in with your teeth, so no one but you will know about it.
The aligners are made of cushiony plastic that exerts much less forceful pressure on the teeth to make them move. Aligners shift the teeth more gradually, leading to reduced soreness in the teeth, and patients don't need to worry about broken braces damaging their teeth or causing oral injuries.
Since you can remove your aligners at any time, you have complete freedom. Patients don't need to restrict their diet so long as they remove their aligners. Plastic aligners are more hygienic than braces because you can clean all teeth' surfaces.
Dr. Truman will examine your teeth to determine if you're a good candidate for clear aligners. You should be in good oral health with no severe orthodontic problems.
An intraoral camera will take digital scans of your teeth that produces 3D images of your teeth.
This 3D scan is uploaded to a special software program to create a 3D interactive model of your teeth, where an outside dental lab will plan your tooth movements after we instruct them on how we want your teeth to shift. You can view this software on our office computers to see how your teeth will look at the end of treatment.
Using scans or physical impressions of your teeth as a model, custom-made aligners are fabricated in a dental lab over a few weeks.
Once your aligners are ready, you will come back into the office to pick them up and begin wearing them. Make sure you wear them for 22 hours a day, or your next set of aligners will not fit.
Finally, when you've completed your treatment, we will give you a retainer to wear to maintain your straightened teeth.
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If you answered yes to these questions, then clear aligners are a great option for you. However, clear aligners are not suitable for patients with oral health problems, severely damaged teeth, young children, or patients who can't commit to wearing their aligners for most of the day every day.
On average, most patients take anywhere from 12 to 18 months to complete clear aligner treatment. However, it's highly dependent on the severity of your misalignment. Gaps and crooked teeth can be corrected faster than a misaligned bite.
Our Hendersonville dentist can provide you with an accurate estimate during your consultation. You also need to make sure you're complying with your treatment. Patients who frequently take out their aligners may not fit their next set of aligners which can prolong your treatment.
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