If you have crooked teeth, an overbite, an underbite, or any apparent tooth misalignment, you may feel self-conscious when you smile, laugh, and talk. In addition to impacting your emotional well-being, misalignment can make oral hygiene more challenging, increasing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Crooked teeth can also cause bite issues, grinding/clenching (bruxism), and symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint disorder. At Comfort Dental Care, we have the right skills and technologies to diagnose and resolve a wide range of alignment issues with discreet options like Invisalign® and traditional orthodontics in Discovery Bay, CA!
Invisalign in Discovery Bay, CA is a more discreet and comfortable option than metal braces because it involves wearing nearly invisible, retainer-like aligner trays. A 3D image of your teeth is taken in minutes and sent to the Invisalign dental lab to create your series of custom-made, BPA-free plastic aligners. For the most optimal results, you must wear your Invisalign aligners 20–22 hours a day and remove them only for eating and oral hygiene.
You’ll switch to a new set of aligners every two weeks as your teeth gently move into the targeted position. During periodic follow-up visits at Comfort Dental Care, we’ll ensure treatment progresses as planned. While minor alignment issues can be achieved in as little as six months, treatment typically takes 12–18 months.
Traditional metal braces are a tried-and-true orthodontic method that consists of brackets, arch wires, and elastic bands that exert pressure on your teeth and jaws to improve alignment. The soft tissues surrounding your teeth and bone (periodontal ligaments) play a key role in the process.
As your teeth move, the ligaments adjust and allow them to shift into the correct position. While braces may initially be uncomfortable and require careful maintenance and frequent visits to our office, the result is a beautiful, straight smile.
This protocol involves a similar process to traditional braces to correct alignment issues in individuals aged 16 and older in about six months. A significant advantage of this approach is that it uses clear braces and tooth-colored brackets, so it is an aesthetically pleasing straightening option.
Six Month Smiles may be a good option if you or your teen is looking for a solution that doesn’t put the onus on you to wear and remove aligners or wear obtrusive metal braces. While Six Month Smiles clear braces in Discovery Bay, CA, can correct about 90% of cases, more complex malocclusion issues may require metal braces.
Fastbraces employs a revolutionary technology to achieve faster alignment of teeth than traditional orthodontics. Fastbraces utilizes a unique bracket design that applies gentle but continuous pressure to efficiently reposition teeth in less time.
The single, heat-activated wire first moves your teeth by the roots, with low forces and minimal friction throughout the straightening process. It may provide the optimal solution for your teenager, especially if you’re worried about compliance or lost aligners.
Fixed and removable retainers prevent teeth from shifting after completing your orthodontic treatment. Created by Invisalign, Vivera™ clear retainers are custom-made with advanced 3D imaging and the same material as aligners for comfortable, continuous wear. Fixed retainers involve a flexible wire bonded to the back of your teeth, often on the lower arch. If we bond a fixed retainer to your teeth, we’ll monitor and maintain it periodically to ensure its effectiveness.
