The Circumstances in Which Your Dental Clinic in Mackay Will Recommend Invisalign

Wearing a brace may seem like something reserved primarily for children, but were you aware that as an adult you can benefit greatly from teeth realignment with a clear brace?

Here are a few instances when your dental professional in Mackay may recommend you try out Invisalign

 Overcrowded or crooked looking teeth

Perhaps one of the most common reasons for your dental professional in Mackay to advise having a brace is if you have any crooked or crowded looking teeth.

Most people have a tooth or two crooked at some point in their lives, as our teeth can naturally shift and change position over time. To counter this our clear braces can gently move those troublesome teeth back to their original position or to one that creates a straighter looking smile.

Difficulties chewing

If you’re experiencing any problems whilst chewing or eating your meals or you experience regular bouts of indigestion, then a realignment may be able to ease your symptoms. This is because when we eat, a normal straight bite breaks those chunks of food down into more manageable pieces, whilst an uneven set of teeth causes those particles to be much larger. This in turn can cause choking hazards, jaw ache from overuse of the muscles and the feeling of being bloated or too full after meals.

A realignment can straighten out those uneven parts to allow your teeth and jaws to break up your dinner much easier.  Come and see us to see if you think this is an issue you may be having.

Problems surrounding speech

Although it may sound surprising, if you’re experiencing problems with speech such as stuttering, slurring, stumbling over sentences or there’s a whistling sound when you speak, then a realignment with Invisalign may help.

Crooked teeth can sometimes stop your tongue and jaw from moving around correctly to form the sounds and shapes of words, so you then struggle with them. Correcting this with a clear brace allows us to reshape your mouth slightly, to make a more comfortable space for your tongue and jaws to work around.

Chronic jaw ache

Another unexpected occasion where you may be advised to use Invisalign is if you have a recurring pain or ache in your jaws. In some cases this can be caused by an uneven bite from misaligned teeth, that causes the pressure of you clenching your jaws together to collect in certain areas of your mouth, and over time this can cause pain to the muscles and even damage to the teeth themselves.

At Northern Beaches Dental in Mackay we can help diagnose your ongoing jaw problems whilst providing a speedy solution in the form of your own custom moulded clear brace if suitable.

Confidence boost

Whether it’s for that special occasion or just revitalising your smile, Invisalign works well as a confidence booster, as we provide you with a much neater, tidier smile to show off that can give some patients a nice confidence boost.

These are just a few occasions when your dentist may recommend that you check out our clear braces. If you would like further information about this procedure or you would like to schedule your own appointment, then get in touch with our team at the practice. All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.