Invisalign is a great orthodontic treatment option for adults. This alternative to conventional metal and wire braces gives adults a discreet treatment option that effectively moves the positioning of teeth without permanent and unsightly orthodontic appliances. Many working professionals enjoy the inconspicuous nature of Invisalign...
Invisalign teeth straightening offers many advantages over traditional braces to correct a dental malocclusion. A malocclusion results when the top teeth do not properly align with the bottom teeth. The result can be a cross bite, over bite, or under bite. Since the inception of Invisalign,...
Invisalign clear aligners are an alternative treatment to dental braces for teeth straightening. Over the past several years, Invisalign has made further inroads into the teeth straightening process allowing for treatment for many types of malocclusions making Invisalign a practical solution for just about any...
To you, the thought of braces is bittersweet: It can be positive in that braces can straighten your teeth like never before, but braces also pose many challenges. Particularly if you are a teenager or working professional, braces may appear too “juvenile” for you. For...
Patients that proceed with teeth straightening utilizing traditional braces most often undergo this process as an adolescent. At the conclusion of treatment, the patient is advised to wear a retainer that is designed to maintain the correction achieved with the braces. Ideally the teeth straightening achieved...
An overbite can occur for several reasons. Lack of jaw space to accommodate large teeth can contribute to an overbite. The consistent use of a pacifier or habitual thumb sucking places pressure on the roof of the mouth and the upper front teeth, and as...
Invisalign aligners have become an alternative to braces for those people looking to straighten their crooked smile. While traditional braces use unsightly metal supports and rails across a patient’s teeth, Invisalign offers a near-invisible solution. For those self-conscious about showing off their smile, wearing braces might...
There was a time not too many years ago that anyone with crooked teeth or who suffered with an over bite, cross bite or under bite, the only solution was wearing braces for years. Now, thanks to Invisalign, the solution to many bite problems can...
Invisalign treatment has become a popular alternative to traditional braces for correction of crooked or slightly misaligned teeth. Recent evidence indicates that Invisalign can also be effective in correcting minor malocclusions, or a misaligned bite. Our dental office offers Invisalign in the San Antonio area,...
Patients with malocclusion problems usually hate the thought of getting braces. Getting a mouth full of metal comes with a high price if you enjoy comfort food like bagels, corn on the cob, popcorn or pretzels. Imagine not being able to eat some types of...