Your smile is one of the first attributes that people notice, so it makes sense that a healthy, straight smile can make you feel better. Unfortunately, living with malocclusion, which means misaligned teeth, can have the opposite effect and cause your self-esteem and confidence to plummet.
If you’re worried about the alignment of your smile, our Jackson, MS, dentists feature professional teeth straightening from Invisalign — the quickest and most convenient way to straighten your smile without metal brackets and wires.
Invisalign is a system that uses transparent aligners to gradually shift the position of your teeth, correcting their alignment. It can be used to correct an assortment of issues that traditional metal braces typically fix, including:
When you choose Invisalign, you’re investing in a faster treatment time than you would get with traditional braces.
While Invisalign provides the same result as traditional metal braces, it offers various unique benefits that you won’t experience with braces, including:
Before you begin straightening your smile, you’ll meet with Drs. Tharp and Klaus, so they can examine your teeth and discuss your treatment options.
If you decide that Invisalign is the right treatment for you, they’ll use a portion of this appointment to show you all of the fantastic benefits that Invisalign offers your smile.
Drs. Tharp and Klaus will take a digital impression of your smile using an iTero® scanner. Digital scans are mess-free and can collect the necessary information very quickly.
Then, your Jackson, MS, dentists will customize a treatment plan for you. They’ll also use this time to show you a preview of your new smile using Invisalign’s tracking software.
Over the next few weeks, your aligners will be custom-made to fit your smile. Each aligner is individually trimmed, which results in aligners that fit comfortably and discreetly.
Once they’re ready, you’ll return to our Jackson, MS, office to get your first set of aligners. Each aligner focuses on straightening a different area of your smile, so you’ll need to get new ones every few weeks.
Drs. Tharp and Klaus will assess the progress of your treatment at each checkup appointment, making alterations if there are any issues.
If your teeth require more movement to get your perfect smile, you may have to consider another option. There are many things Invisalign can do though, so it’s best to learn whether you’re a candidate by scheduling a consultation with our experienced dentists. They’ll be able to tell which option is best for you.
You’ll wear your aligners every day for approximately 20 to 22 hours a day, only removing them to eat and for cleaning. Every two weeks, you’ll receive a new set of aligners to further the movement of your teeth. You’ll continue wearing your aligners until your teeth are perfectly aligned.
If you feel extreme pain or discomfort with your aligners, there may be something wrong with them. We recommend contacting our office by calling 601-939-4100 and we’ll assess your aligners. We’ll make sure your treatment is comfortable.
Consult with Dr. Tharp & Dr. Klaus whether you need teeth cleaning, oral screening, or restorative dental care in Jackson, MS. You can trust our team to deliver quality dental services that will leave you with a smile on your face. We believe that each and every patient that walks through our door deserves a great smile, and we’ll work with you to find the treatments that fit your needs. During our consultations, you’ll be able to ask your questions one-on-one, get evaluated, and learn more about the ins and outs of your dental treatment.
Don’t hesitate to contact us today; you deserve a beautiful brilliant smile.
To our beloved patients, friends, colleagues, and families:
Tharp and Klaus Dental Clinic is continuing to follow strict safety measures to ensure the health of our patients and staff during the COVID 19 pandemic. Please do not enter our facility if you have been exposed to the virus or are displaying any symptoms. We ask that you call us when you arrive for your appointment, and we will direct you when to enter. Please wear a mask when entering and leaving the clinic. Thank you for your consideration.