Overcrowded teeth may cause you to feel self-conscious. A crowded mouth can also present problems with chewing, sleeping, and good oral hygiene. While most people face some sort of malocclusion, or misaligned bite, due to overcrowding, it remains relatively easy to fix by straightening your teeth with Invisalign®.
At Nusblatt Dental in the East Village of Manhattan, New York, Adam Nusblatt, DMD, and our knowledgeable team offer a range of dental services to keep you smiling. Understanding what problems tooth crowding can cause may help you recognize why it’s a good idea to consider Invisalign for better oral health.
Teeth can crowd, overlap, or twist out of position for many reasons, such as:
Crowding causes more than aesthetic problems. It leads to greater wear and tear on enamel and stresses your jaw muscles, which may result in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and jaw pain. Misalignment in your mouth can lead to difficulties chewing your food properly.
In addition, studies have linked sleep apnea with crowded teeth that prevent your jaw from closing properly. Your brain senses this misalignment and subsequent breathing difficulties, and interrupts your sleep.
Because overcrowding makes it more difficult to brush and floss, it can also lead to tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease. Tooth crowding doesn’t improve on its own. Dr. Nusblatt recommends getting aligners sooner rather than later to nip future problems in the bud.
After Dr. Nusblatt examines your mouth, the team takes highly accurate impressions of your teeth with a digital scanner so the lab can create a series of clear aligners that will gently move your crowded teeth into proper alignment. You change aligners about every two weeks.
Clear aligners cause much less discomfort than traditional braces. Plus, they’re removable, so eating remains a pleasure, not a pain. Braces can take up to three years to correct crowding and alignment problems, but you can transform your smile in about half the time when you choose Invisalign.
If you’re frustrated by unsightly, overcrowded teeth or other dental issues, we’re here to help. Simply contact Nusblatt Dental at 212-651-1605 or schedule an appointment online today.
