You’re fed up with your cross bite. Maybe you’ve hidden your full smile because you don’t want anyone to see it. Perhaps you have jaw pain or fragile teeth as a result of it. Regardless of the reason, you want it corrected, but you don’t necessarily want to have a mouth full of metal.
The options your dentist offers branch out beyond traditional braces, but can SureSmile clear aligners address bite problems? Is it really worth undergoing treatment? Keep reading to find out!
Problems SureSmile Can Fix
Although extremely severe cases may still require traditional braces, metal brackets and wires aren’t your only option anymore. SureSmile clear aligners can be used to treat many issues, including small gaps between teeth, crooked teeth, and, yes, misaligned bites.
Regardless of whether you have an open bite, overbite, under bite, or cross bite, SureSmile aligners can guide your teeth to their ideal alignment. More advanced cases may involve the use of bands or other useful accessories to guide the jaw to a better position. These appliances may make your clear aligners a little more noticeable, but it’s still much more subtle than going with traditional braces!
Good Candidates for SureSmile
In order to qualify for the SureSmile procedure, you must meet several criteria: your teeth must be generally healthy and be misaligned somehow. Most patients make good candidates in that they do not require severe or overly complex treatment to correct their issues. Could you be eligible for SureSmile treatment to fix your bite? The only way to tell for sure is to meet with your dentist for a consultation!
Why Bite Problems Need to Be Fixed
Perhaps you’re second guessing whether a misaligned bite is even worth treating. Unfortunately, unlike crooked teeth or other more minor alignment issues, bite problems affect more than just your appearance. Your bite determines how efficiently you can chew your food for digestion. If you have to work harder to grind the foods you eat into smaller pieces, odds are that your digestive system will too, potentially leading to considerable discomfort.
In addition, the way your upper and lower teeth line up can also put immense pressure on certain teeth, causing them to wear down faster than the others. As a result, these specific teeth could fracture and become more vulnerable to damage or decay. Also, many who don’t have properly aligned bites suffer from jaw pain. So, as you can see, it’s important to correct bite misalignment for more than your looks!
In the end, your next step has to be a consultation with your dentist. They can make sure SureSmile is the right treatment for your smile and explain how the procedure will go in greater detail. With this option, you’ll be eager to let your smile show in no time, and your misaligned bite will be just a memory!
About the Practice
Peterson & Cammack Dentistry is proud to offer various options when it comes to orthodontic care, including SureSmile clear aligners. Dr. Venn Peterson and Dr. Spenser Cammack are highly trained and provide customized care for each patient. If you are interested in learning more about SureSmile, you can request an appointment here or call our Lacey office at 360-459-4420.