Invisalign dentures have become popular for their aesthetic value. While the main point of wearing dentures is to have aligned teeth, one can also use Invisalign braces to widen their smile. Smile widening using Invisalign braces involves changing your mouth shape or aligning the teeth with the goal of creating a wider and more radiant smile. The difficulty of the process is determined by one’s dental makeup.
A narrow smile is one that has less than six front teeth visible. This does not cause any dental or medical problems and it is purely aesthetic. It has the potential to affect ones’ self-esteem and confidence. The anatomical anomaly behind narrow smiles is a misshapen maxillary arch instead of the normal U-shaped arch. A tapered maxillary arch narrows the opening of the mouth and can cause inward tilting of the teeth. It also causes extra spacing between teeth and cheeks. A narrow jawline and sunken cheeks are also common. Severe narrowing can cause crossbite, underbite, and overbite.
Fixing A Narrow Smile
Narrow smiles are fixed for aesthetic purposes. The treatment depends on the severity of their narrow smile. A severely tapered maxillary arch may require surgery to achieve a wider smile. In other cases, using braces is extremely effective for solving the problem. For children under 13 who do not have a fully formed maxillary arch, orthodontists can use a palate expander to correct the narrow smile.
The Role of Invisalign
Invisalign braces are indispensable when correcting a narrow smile. They shift the teeth to the correct position to achieve a wider smile. Even small shifts in the position of teeth can have a profound effect on the quality of your smile.
The Benefits of Smile Widening Using Invisalign Braces
Using Invisalign braces to widen a smile is a non-invasive process. The associated risks are much lower compared to surgery and other invasive procedures. The success rate of using Invisalign braces is high. The nature of Invisalign braces makes them more aesthetically pleasing since they are virtually invisible unless someone examines your teeth up close. You can use Invisalign to widen your smile at any age.
Tips To Increase the Chances of Success
To increase the chances of widening smiles, experienced orthodontists should fit the Invisalign braces. A proper history and thorough examination should be done prior to the placement of the braces. Information collected during medical history and examination will determine how the Invisalign braces will fit. This may be a time-consuming process depending on the severity of your narrow smile. Before performing any procedure, the orthodontist will tell you what to expect based on his or her clinical findings. You will be given details of the procedure, potential side effects, and all other essential information. After this, you will be in a position to provide informed consent for the orthodontist to begin the procedure.
Using Invisalign for smile widening is not only effective but is one of the safest modes available. Contact us today at 212-256-9546 to find out more about how you can get a radiant smile using Invisalign braces. Alternatively, you can also email us at info@dralex.nyc for more information.