Here's Why You Should Visit an Orthodontist for Invisalign Treatment
Many of our patients have asked us if it’s necessary to see an orthodontist for Invisalign treatment. The answer is a resounding “Yes!”
Certified orthodontists, like Drs. Lemchen, Salzer, and Shapiro are specially trained in evaluating and treating conditions related to teeth, gums, and the mouth as well as making sure that the teeth and jaw are aligned correctly and that a patient’s facial growth (jawline and bite) are growing properly.
How will you know if Invisalign treatment can offer additional benefits in addition to aligning your teeth?
Here are some signs to look out for.
If you…
feel like your tongue is too large for your mouth
have trouble sleeping
breathe out of your mouth
snore
you might benefit from an orthodontist’s special training with Invisalign.
Our doctors’ expertise with Invisalign can help widen arches and align teeth so that the jaw is functioning properly.
At our practice, we pride ourselves in not only designing a functioning smile, but one that also matches a patient’s facial profile and aesthetic.
Here are three cases involving different facial profiles where we expanded the profile using Invisalign and got unique and beautiful results.
crowded smile
In this case, the patient had significant crowding which was making the smile appear smaller.
By expanding the arch, the smile now appears wider and fuller and frames the person’s face nicely.
2. gummy smile
This patient had an especially gummy smile and a crowded palate.
By correcting the palate, the bite is now aligned and the gummy smile is more balanced and proportional to the patient’s face.
3. small smile
The palate was significantly crowded making this smile appear small and creating bunching at the chin line.
By creating room in the palate, the patient’s smile now appears larger and is balanced and proportional to the patient’s facial structure.