Orthodontics Scarborough ON
At Dentistry at Alton Towers, we’re happy to bring our patients comprehensive orthodontic treatment for adults and children, making it simple to be your one-stop for all your dental needs.
Whether braces are your best option or you’d prefer more discretion with clear aligners, our dentists can guide you through orthodontic treatment in Scarborough from start to finish.
What Are the Benefits of Straight Teeth?
Crooked teeth not only detract from the appearance of your smile but also present some problems when it comes to brushing and flossing. Teeth that overlap can be difficult to brush and floss, making it more challenging to keep your smile clean and bacteria-free. This can increase your risk of developing common dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease.
Tooth misalignment also means bite misalignment, which can result in a painful joint disorder known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). If you suffer from TMD, you may experience pain and tenderness when chewing, frequent headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and your jaw clicking or popping upon opening or closing your mouth.
Straightening your teeth correctly aligns your bite, protecting you against bite misalignment and joint disorders. Teeth that are correctly aligned are easier to brush and floss. Of course, we also can’t overlook the confidence that a beautiful smile provides!
When Are Traditional Braces Best?
If you’re living with complex bite concerns, brackets and wires may be the best option to correct your bite. This tried-and-true method for moving teeth delivers predictable results we can rely on.
Brackets and wires can correct these problems:
- Crooked teeth
- Spaces or gaps between teeth
- Underbites
- Overbites
- Crossbites
- Overlapped teeth
Braces are also ideal for children, so they don’t have to keep track of removable aligners.
Clear Aligners with Invisalign in Scarborough
Clear braces allow adults and teens to align their teeth with comfort, ease, and discretion. The aligners are removable, smooth, and comfortable to wear, making straightening your teeth
simple!
According to your treatment plan created by our dentists, you’ll wear each set of aligners for one to three weeks and 22 hours a day. Most patients finish treatment with Invisalign in about 10 to 18 months.
The Benefits of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners offer several benefits our patients love:
- Ease: You can change your aligners at home and enjoy fewer appointments required during treatment.
- Comfort: Aligners are smooth and comfortable to wear and don’t interfere with your normal daily activities.
- Freedom: You won’t have any changes to your diet or home care routine since you can remove aligners for brushing, flossing, and eating meals.
- Discretion: No one will know you’re straightening your teeth because clear aligners are virtually invisible.
Ready to Get Started?
To determine which type of orthodontic treatment suits your smile, contact our team at (416) 366-8188 to book an evaluation with one of our dentists.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Dentistry at Alton Towers, we offer traditional braces and clear aligners with Invisalign. We're excited to bring our patients comprehensive orthodontic treatment, making it easy for families to complete all of their dental care in one convenient location.
How Do Clear Aligners in Scarborough Work?
Instead of relying on brackets and wires to move teeth, Invisalign uses clear aligners. The smooth, clear aligners fit snugly against your teeth, creating gradual movement over time. You'll wear each set of aligners for about two weeks and for 22 hours per day before changing to the next set in the series.
Most of our patients finish their treatment in 10 to 18 months, depending on their individual needs.
What Are the Advantages of Clear Aligners with Invisalign?
Patients love the fact that they can remove the aligners easily for meals, brushing, and flossing, so they don't have to change their diet or home care routine.
Clear aligners are also more comfortable to wear because they're smooth and don't have the pokey brackets and wires that braces do.
Probably the feature that patients love most, however, is the discretion of clear aligners. Since they're virtually invisible, no one will ever notice you're straightening your teeth!
Contact your team at Dentistry at Alton Towers at (416) 366-8188 for more information about Invisalign in Scarborough.
Tooth loss during treatment with clear aligners is extremely rare and usually due to pre-existing conditions, as opposed to Invisalign itself. The movement of your teeth that Invisalign promotes is very gradual and typically wouldn't cause tooth loss.
Our dentists perform a thorough evaluation prior to starting treatment with Invisalign to ensure you're in good health and that Invisalign is the right treatment for your smile. If they feel you're not in good general health to support treatment with Invisalign, they'll let you know and suggest other more suitable treatment options.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Instead of using brackets and wires attached to your teeth for movement, Invisalign's clear aligners gradually move teeth into proper alignment with gentle pressure.
Patients wear the aligners for 22 hours per day, changing them every two weeks for new movements. Consistently wearing the aligners is the key to successful treatment with Invisalign; however, the aligners are removable and can be removed for meals, brushing, flossing, and any other needs that may arise.
If you have questions or concerns about treatment with Invisalign in Scarborough, contact your team at Dentistry at Alton Towers at (416) 366-8188 for more information. We're happy to answer your questions!
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Moore DDS
Dentist
Dr. Moore is originally from Penticton, Vancouver. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry.
Experienced Children's Dentistry in North ...
Dr. Kent DDS
Dentist
Dr. Kent Shin was born in Korea and now resides in Toronto, Canada. He completed his Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry at Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia.
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