Do you have misalignment? Many people have crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth. How does misalignment impact your smile? Uneven teeth can make caring for your smile difficult and have an affect on the appearance of your teeth. With ClearCorrect, we can address misalignment and straighten teeth without the use of metal braces.
Astoria, NY ClearCorrect Quiz
- True or False: Uneven teeth can increase the risk of oral health problems.
- True or False: ClearCorrect repositions teeth without braces.
- True or False: We will perform a thorough examination to see if you qualify.
- True or False: You won’t need to change what you eat.
Answer Key
- True. When your teeth are uneven or overlap there are multiple places for food particles to remain trapped. Even brushing and flossing may make removing food difficult, allowing bacteria to break it down. The resulting plaque buildup can then lead to enamel erosion and gum inflammation. Despite caring for your smile you can still remain susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, the strain on your bite from misalignment can potentially lead to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding).
- True. The ClearCorrect system involves the patient wearing clear plastic aligners daily for between 20 and 23 hours. Doing so allows the aligners to reposition the teeth. About every two weeks you will upgrade to a new set as you move closer to a straighter smile.
- True. Using advanced technology we will assess the health of your smile and the severity of your misalignment. From there we can decide the best option for correcting your misalignment. For some, this will involve the ClearCorrect system.
- True. With braces certain foods run the risk of becoming caught in your orthodontics. However, with clear braces you simply remove the aligners before the meals.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA DENTIST
Our Astoria, NY dentist office accepts most major insurance plans. To find out if we accept yours, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, contact us at (718) 728-8320. We welcome patients living in and around Queens, Astoria, NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey.
