What are they? Commonly known as SureSmile or Invisalign®, clear aligners are comfortable and virtually invisible and provide great results in the shortest time possible. They promote better oral hygiene and deliver the exact tooth movements needed to achieve your ideal smile.
Who are they for? You are a great candidate for aligners if you are on the search for an aesthetically pleasing alternative to braces, especially for minor tooth movements that will improve your smile. Specifically, clear aligners are for teens and adults, from simple to complex cases, such as crowded teeth, spaces, and over/underbites. We also use them with myofunctional therapy when needed.
Interested in getting Clear Aligners? Speak to one of the team members at Centreville Family Dentistry in Centreville, MI to set up a consultation.
Myofunctional Therapy
What is it? Think about it as physical therapy for your mouth muscles. It helps promote natural growth and development. The process involves a series of removable appliances and exercises. In addition to moving teeth, it also improves breathing, sleeping, and overall health.
Who is it for? Anyone with crooked teeth can benefit from myofunctional therapy. While we usually do it between the ages of 3 and 15, knowing how to breathe properly is a huge benefit for kids and adults alike.
Why should you consider it? It’s a non-invasive way to correct tongue position and improve breathing, swallowing, and speech. Myofunctional therapy is crucial for long term oral health and overall well-being. After completing treatment, patients enjoy:
Orthodontics & Myofunctional Therapy
Straightening teeth is one phase of myofunctional therapy. That’s where treatments like clear aligners and Myobrace come in. We’re not only interested in creating more aesthetically pleasing smiles. We also want to improve overall function, long-term oral health, and wellness. Having straight teeth and a properly aligned bite is part of that process.
Find more information here: myobrace.com/en-us/what-causes-crooked-teeth/understanding-the-causes
Developmental Dentistry
A growing mountain of scientific evidence suggests that genetics are not responsible for bad or crooked teeth. These problems manifest because our bodies react to stressors from the modern diet, lifestyle, and industrial environment. Cavities, gum disease, crooked teeth, and misaligned jaws are signs of significant issues our brains and bodies are trying to overcome.
Facial development affects a person’s appearance, teeth, and breathing passages day and night. We can control facial growth from the beginning, so children receive the benefits of health and appearance for life. These changes can also be made in adults.
Head posture is automatically altered to open inadequate airways, changing the entire body’s posture to maintain balance. These factors can’t return to normal until the airways are structurally improved. Using gentle techniques, we can usually do this without surgery.
