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Crowded teeth can cause misalignment of the teeth, and it can occur in both adults and children. Crowded teeth can also affect oral health and appearance, so dentists recommend that people correct their crowded teeth, especially children. Here are a few problems caused by overcrowded teeth that can be corrected through Flexalign. 

The three main classes of malocclusions

Class 1:

Malocclusion is diagnosed when your upper molars overlap with your lower molars in a good position, but your other teeth are crowded or spaced too far apart.

Class 2:

This type of malocclusion consists of an overbite, where the upper jaw and the upper teeth overlap the lower jaw and teeth abnormally.

Class 3:

Class 3 malocclusion is there when there is an underbite. Here, the lower teeth overlap with the upper teeth jaw. Eating hard food items becomes very tedious during this situation.

As mentioned above, there are several different types of malocclusion. Below are some of the most common situations we see and treat.

Overcrowding:

Overcrowding is an incredibly common orthodontic condition, and is probably the biggest reason we see adults seeking orthodontic treatment. Overcrowding is often due to a lack of space, resulting in teeth that are crooked and overlap.

Spacing:

Spacing issues can occur between two or more teeth. Some of the causes for this malocclusion can include missing teeth, small teeth, tongue thrusting, and thumb sucking. When there is too much space or too little space for the teeth, it can result in crowding which can impact the eruption of the permanent teeth.

Overbite:

A deep overbite occurs when the upper teeth extend past the bottom teeth by more than 2-3mm. The upper teeth extend downward towards the gums and you can’t see much of the lower front teeth. People with this problem tend to show more wear on the teeth, usually from night-time grinding.

Deep Bite:

An overbite that is so severe that, when biting down, the upper front teeth completely overlap the lower front teeth, which sometimes drive into the gums behind the upper teeth, risking gum injury and other problems.

Diastema:

More commonly known as “gap teeth”, this is another term for the space that exists between two adjacent teeth. It’s seen most often with the front two teeth.

Overjet: 

An overjet is where your top teeth extend past your bottom teeth horizontally. Protruding teeth can risk damage and cause problems with eating and speech.

Crossbite:

Crossbites occur when the upper teeth are misaligned in such a way that they bite or sit on the insides of the lower teeth. Crossbites can happen to the front and back teeth and they can occur on both sides of the mouth or just one side.

Missing Teeth:

Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used to adjust teeth.Alternatively, Removable clear aligners make a great choice if you want to avoid the appearance of braces. Clear aligners will prevent untrained eyes from noticing that you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment as they are invisible; this why Flexalign also referred to as invisible aligners.Clear aligners have to be taken care of that includes avoiding discolouration, odour and building up of bacteria that will not only spoil the transparency of the aligners but also affect the health of the teeth. 

Invisible aligners work on the same principles as the standard wire braces; they use the appropriate placement of controlled force to cause the teeth to move into a desired straight position gradually. Different teeth can be moved with each stage of the treatment, or different strategy of distinct forces can be applied using wires and brackets or aligners.

What are invisible aligners?

Invisible aligners are a set of clear removable aligners that can straighten teeth and improve your smile without using traditional braces. The aligners add slight pressure to your teeth to move them into the ideal alignment.

Invisible aligners are very comfortable and almost invisible. They use “attachments” as pressure points to move teeth. These attachments are tooth coloured and are not very noticeable. You can remove the aligners to eat and drink and for oral hygiene purposes.

How are invisible aligners made?

While invisible aligners are a treatment for imperfect teeth that’s widely accessible, every patient’s treatment is custom-made. At the start of your treatment, your dentist or orthodontist will take detailed X-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth. Based on those images, a 3D model of your teeth will be created so your medical provider can create an individualised treatment plan for you that involves custom-made invisible aligners.

Before your aligners are made, your dentist or orthodontist will talk to you about the final results your treatment plan will likely produce. Once you approve the expected results, production of your invisible aligners will begin. After they’re made, your aligners will be examined for quality and individually trimmed to fit your gum line precisely.

How do invisible aligners work?

The aligners work by gradually moving teeth into the desired final position. A patient would progress through many different aligners, each one completing the next step of the movement. By the time the final aligner had been worn for a couple of weeks, the teeth would be in the desired position and would stay so as long as the patient continues to use a retainer.

Why should you choose invisible aligners?

Treatment with metal braces often takes two to three years, which is a significant amount of time. On top of the longer treatment process, you must visit the orthodontist frequently to have the braces tightened or wires replaced. That means taking time out of your already busy schedule to fit in the necessary appointments.