Types of Misalignment Corrected with Invisalign

Straightening your teeth with no one knowing sounds too good to be true. A pair of cumbersome metal braces is the prevailing image of tooth straightening the world over. This type of braces, involving rubber-bands, wires, and brackets are the tried and true method when it comes to solving a host of tooth positioning problems. On the flipside, Invisalign treatment does not cast such a wide net when it comes to tooth correction.

 

You may be surprised, however, to learn of the alignment issues our Los Angeles Invisalign provider can remedy with Invisalign treatment. These include: 

 

• Overly crowded mouth - As you age, this can lead to crooked teeth, plaque build-up, and tooth decay

 

• Gapped teeth - In this case, the gums often suffer, left vulnerable to bacterial infection

 

• Underbite - This can wear down your teeth and result in jaw pain

 

• Overbite - Gum irritation may occur, as well as joint and jaw pain

 

• Open bite - Chewing and speaking properly may be difficult, and TMJ (thermo-mandibular joint disorder) can even develop

 

• Crossbite - Having this problem can wear down your teeth and increase your risk of bone loss and gum disease. 

 

Check out Invisalign before and after pictures to see images of the above teeth alignment problems and how Invisalign set them straight.