What are crooked teeth? Does Invisalign work for it?

Teeth growing crowdedly can directly affect facial aesthetics, chewing ability, as well as long-term digestive health. But can crowded teeth be corrected using continuous braces like Invisalign?

1. What are crooked teeth?

The misalignment of teeth on the dental arch leads to the phenomenon of irregular tooth growth, not following a straight path, crowding each other on the dental arch. It can be seen that crowded teeth are common in cases of malocclusion and can occur in any individual.

2. What causes crooked teeth?

There are many causes of crowded teeth, but the main factors are the following four:

• Genetic factors: If there are grandparents or parents with misaligned teeth in the family, there is a high likelihood that the children/grandchildren may inherit this trait. Therefore, crowded teeth can be detected from a young age to intervene and adjust in a timely manner, restoring a healthy and beautiful smile.
• Bad habits such as thumb-sucking, prolonged bottle-feeding, and mouth breathing affect the development of teeth and jaw bones, causing teeth to erupt in incorrect positions.
• Extracting baby teeth early can lead to permanent teeth losing their proper alignment, resulting in crowded, misaligned teeth due to early shifting and crowding.
• Small and narrow jaw size with insufficient space for tooth eruption due to a diet of soft foods from an early age, or habits of biting and tearing food, causing the jaw to not have enough chewing motion. Permanent teeth generally grow larger than baby teeth, leading to the condition of crowded teeth, unevenly distributed across the limited space of the jaw.

3. What if this malocclusion is untreated?

Crooked teeth are a concern for many people due to the following serious consequences:

• Loss of aesthetics: Many people lack confidence due to uneven, misaligned teeth, which disrupt the balance and harmony of the face.
• Reduced chewing function: Because the teeth are not aligned properly, the bite is misaligned, leading to a reduction in chewing function, requiring more effort to tear and grind food.
• Impact on oral health: Maintaining oral hygiene becomes challenging due to misaligned teeth creating hidden areas where the toothbrush cannot reach completely. This provides conditions for the formation of bacteria, leading to tooth decay.
• Proneness to dental diseases: Crowded teeth are difficult to clean, which can lead to gum inflammation, tooth decay, and, most seriously, prolonged periodontal inflammation.

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4. Does Invisalign work for crooked teeth?

Invisalign braces are a revolutionary orthodontic method that leverages modern technology. The aligners are made from transparent, biocompatible material, designed individually for each set of teeth. Wearing these aligner trays continuously according to the treatment plan set by the dentist provides a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing orthodontic experience.

Moreover, this method also delivers outstanding results due to the SmartForce technology, which evenly distributes the force necessary to move teeth into their correct positions. You can even preview your potential orthodontic outcome with up to 90% accuracy using the 3D ClinCheck simulation software.

As of now, Invisalign clear braces stand out as the most advantageous solution for improving misaligned teeth, ensuring all three aspects of aesthetics, chewing functionality, and convenience in usage. Despite the higher cost, it truly is a worthwhile investment. Consequently, many people willingly choose Invisalign clear braces to accompany them on their journey towards rediscovering a radiant smile.

>> View more: How much does Invisalign cost in Vietnam?

5. Seeing an experienced orthodontist for an effective treatment

Elite Dental is recognized as a specialized and reliable dental clinic with over 12 years of experience in treating braces and more than 10 years in Invisalign treatment. Here, the team of doctors at Elite will consult on suitable treatment plans for each patient, ensuring post-braces results with properly aligned, straight, evenly spaced teeth, correct midline, proper bite alignment, a beautiful smile, and a balanced facial structure.

Moreover, Elite Dental boasts a database of hundreds of successful braces cases, ready to share and analyze several similar orthodontic cases to help patients gain a better understanding of the braces method they will undergo.

Furthermore, Elite Dental invests in advanced equipment and machinery to support the braces process, notably the 3D Trios Scan machine for taking dental impressions. This machine captures highly accurate images of teeth, making the impression-taking process comfortable and less unpleasant for customers compared to traditional rubber impressions. With the 3D Trios Scan, the dental impression process becomes simpler, faster, and more time-efficient.

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