Two of the most popular dental treatments chosen to create a beautiful smile are dental implants and Invisalign clear aligners. If you have missing teeth, Trident General Dentistry can help you decide on the best choice for replacing them. You may also want to consider the benefits of Invisalign to help give you a smile you have always wanted.
Learn more about Invisalign and dental implants below, and schedule an appointment with Trident General Dentistry today!
What are Dental Implants?
Replacing missing teeth is essential to maintain various aspects of oral health, such as:
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Chewing efficiency
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Speaking clearly
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Maintaining teeth alignment
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Support of facial muscles
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Prevention of bone loss
You have several options to replace one or more missing teeth, such as dental bridges, partial dentures, complete dentures, and dental implants. Dental implants have become a popular choice because of their many benefits. Dental implants require a minor surgical procedure to place a post in your jawbone that replaces the missing tooth’s root. After the implant heals, Trident General Dentistry will place a permanent dental crown on the implant.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Although the initial cost is more for dental implants, there are many benefits to choosing implants over other options. These benefits include:
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Natural appearance
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Efficient chewing
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Clear speech
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Superior comfort
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Easy maintenance
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Excellent durability and longevity
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a method of tooth straightening that provides an alternative to traditional metal braces. Invisalign uses clear, plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into optimal alignment. The removable aligners completely replace the conventional metal brackets and wires. As a result, Invisalign can correct most orthodontic problems for adults and teenagers who comply with the need to wear the aligners for most of the day (approximately 22 hours each day).
Why Choose Invisalign?
When deciding between traditional orthodontics and Invisalign clear aligners, many people choose Invisalign because of their many advantages over metal braces, such as:
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Virtually invisible
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Removable for eating, oral hygiene, and sports participation
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More comfortable
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Fewer dental visits
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Precise tooth movement
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Reduced possibility of tooth decay and gum disease
Can I Wear Clear Aligners with Dental Implants?
You may have had a dental implant placed in the past to replace a missing tooth and now want to straighten some teeth for an improved smile. In most cases, you can still choose Invisalign. Although the implants remain fixed in position, Invisalign can reposition all the surrounding teeth with clear aligners. However, in some cases, such as those with few remaining natural teeth, Invisalign may not provide the best possibility. Trident General Dentistry can evaluate your situation and work with you on choosing the best option.
Should I Get Dental Implants or Invisalign First?
A ligament holds your natural teeth in their sockets and allows orthodontic movement into a more favorable position. Implants, however, attach directly to the jawbone so that the bone eventually bonds directly to the outer layer of the implant material. Because implants are immovable, it is best in most cases to place them after teeth straightening with Invisalign.
Straightening your teeth before implant placement helps ensure that all your teeth are in the best position before replacing missing teeth with implants and crowns. Trident General Dentistry will also make sure the missing tooth space remains healthy during tooth movement with Invisalign.
Straightening your teeth prior to implant placement helps ensure that all your teeth are in the best position before replacing missing teeth with implants and crowns. Trident General Dentistry will also make sure the missing tooth space remains healthy during tooth movement with Invisalign.
Schedule an Appointment
Call us today to schedule an appointment with Trident General Dentistry for a comprehensive exam and learn more about how you can benefit from Invisalign and dental implants.