Dental technologies have evolved over recent years at a fantastic rate, with incredible advances and improvements in techniques and machinery. This means that there are more options and treatments available than ever before, and procedures are faster and more comfortable. A trip to the dentist is a pleasant and now even educational experience. Significant advances in the field of orthodontics have had huge effects on teeth alignment and the methods used to straighten teeth, usually referred to as braces.
The Device
Recent advances made in orthodontic appliances mean that braces are now a subtle and discreet method of tooth alignment and correction. While the bulkier metal versions are still widely used both insides of and outside the Chicago Loop, they can also be clear or tooth-colored, making them much less noticeable. For complete invisibility, lingual braces are available in Chicago Loop, which use the traditional metal brace structure but instead, bond to the backs of the teeth rather than on the front.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a revolutionary new method of tooth alignment, designed to be almost completely invisible and supremely comfortable. Invisalign treatments work by shifting your teeth into their correct position in stages and can be completed in as little as six to 18 months. In the initial stage, your dentist takes an impression of your mouth using molds. Then, using innovative new scan and design technologies, your dentist can create a ‘map’ of your whole treatment, creating a series of clear plastic ‘trays’ that gradually shift your teeth into their new projected by the initial scanning process. This treatment is ideal for adults with slight bite misalignments that need gentle correction. For other, more serious problems, more traditional versions of braces may be required. Trained professionals with a lot of experience in the field of orthodontics can advise you on which treatments are right for you.
If you think that you or a family member needs braces, contact experienced orthodontists at Pure Dental Spa in Chicago Loop.
