Are your crooked, gapped, or uneven teeth making you self-conscious about smiling? As a top Invisalign provider in Virginia, we get asked this question a lot at Lansdowne Family Dental.
You’ll be happy to know Invisalign can transform even the most crooked smiles! The clear plastic aligners are virtually invisible and more comfortable than old-fashioned braces.
Keep reading to learn how Invisalign works to fix crooked teeth and what results you can expect.
What Makes Teeth Crooked?
Before explaining how it helps to understand what causes crooked teeth in the first place. Reasons include:
- Genetics: Inheriting misaligned jaws or tooth spacing from parents
- Losing Baby Teeth Too Early: Adult teeth come in crooked
- Bad Habits: Thumb-sucking, nail-biting, mouth breathing
- Loss of Teeth: Surrounding teeth drift into empty spaces
- Tongue/Lip Piercings: Forces teeth out of position over time
In a perfect world, everyone would have a Hollywood smile with straight pearly whites. But in reality, most people have some degree of crowding, gaps, or twisting.
While crooked teeth may not seem like a big deal, they can lead to several oral health and appearance issues.
straightening with clear aligners like Invisalign is the solution!
How Invisalign Straightens Teeth
Invisalign works similarly to braces using a series of clear plastic trays called aligners. Each set slowly shifts your teeth into place over weeks of wear.
Treatment steps include:
- Impression and Photos: We take molds of your teeth and map your smile with imaging technology
- Custom Aligners: A series of BPA-free plastic trays are 3D printed based on your prescription
- Wear Schedule: Aligners are worn for 1-2 weeks before switching
- Tooth Movement: Light-controlled force moves teeth incrementally with each set
- Check-Ins: We monitor and adjust progress every 6-8 weeks
Invisalign is more comfortable, convenient, and effective than old train track braces. And the aligners are nearly invisible!
Results You Can Expect
With consistency and dedication to treatment, Invisalign can transform even the most crooked tooth:
- Close gaps between teeth
- Straighten overlapping front teeth
- Correct underbites and overbites
- Fix crowding and spacing issues
- Improve bite alignment
- Create the smile you deserve!
As you can see, Invisalign results are remarkable when performed by a certified dentist. Crooked smiles are fixed and confidence is boosted with this modern approach to teeth straightening.
Am I a Candidate?
While Invisalign has revolutionized orthodontic treatment, limitations do exist:
- ✅ Aligners can correct most crooked teeth
- ❌ Invisalign may not work for severe misalignment needing oral surgery
- ✅ Teens and adults are eligible for treatment
- ❌ Aligners aren’t recommended for children under age 12
- Book a smile assessment at Lansdowne Family Dental to determine if you’re an Invisalign candidate. As one of the most experienced providers in the area, we create precise treatment plans tailored to your dental needs.
Our cutting-edge ClinCheck software even shows you your predicted results! This 3D model displays how aligners incrementally shift your teeth week-by-week until straightening goals are met.
Transform your crooked smile with Invisalign today! Schedule your Lansdowne Family Dental consultation now.
