If you have alignment issues, Invisalign is a great way to achieve a straighter smile without a mouthful of metal brackets and wires. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift the teeth into their rightful locations. One of the greatest benefits is that the aligners are nearly invisible, so others cannot easily detect them. If you have existing restorations, like dental crowns, veneers, or bridges, you may be wondering if dental implants are still an ideal option for you. Continue reading to find out!
Invisalign with Dental Crowns
Getting traditional metal braces when you have dental crowns can be difficult. This is because you could require a different type of adhesive to secure the brackets to your crowned teeth. Because of this, Invisalign can actually make a better solution for those who have dental crowns. Invisalign doesn’t require adhesives, so most patients can still undergo treatment even if they have crowns. During your consultation with your dentist, they will examine your smile and discuss your dental history to determine whether or not Invisalign is right for you.
Invisalign with Dental Bridges
Traditional dental bridges are fixed into place and cover the surfaces of some of your natural teeth, but orthodontic treatment may not be an option. If too much force is applied to your bridge, it can be damaged. However, in cases where misalignment issues are minor and the teeth supporting the dental bridge don’t need to be moved, Invisalign may be a solution.
Invisalign with Veneers
Just like with dental crowns, Invisalign is generally a better option than traditional braces when moving teeth that have veneers attached. This is because it is very difficult to attach metal brackets to veneers. This is also a risk that attaching a bracket to a veneer could damage it. With Invisalign, the presence of the veneers doesn’t affect the movement of the teeth and there isn’t much of a risk of damaging the restoration since adhesive isn’t necessary. However, most of the time, veneers are placed after Invisalign treatment because they are used to make your smile appear a certain way. Moving your teeth that support veneers could change this. If you want to straighten your teeth enhance their appearance veneers, it’s best to get Invisalign first.
Having a previous restoration doesn’t disqualify you from getting Invisalign. During your consultation with your dentist, you can discuss your dental history and goals to determine the best way to achieve your dream smile.
About the Practice
At Cromer & Cairns Dental, Dr. Julie Cromer, Dr. Justin Schwartz, and Dr. Jayson Hartman work together to treat patients in the Vero Beach community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. To learn more about Invisalign or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (772) 562-5051.