Crooked & Crowded Teeth Treatment in Fulshear, TX

What are crooked and crowded teeth?

Understanding Crooked and Crowded Teeth: Causes and Impact

Why Address Misalignment and Crowding?

• Difficulty Cleaning: Overlapping teeth create tight spaces where plaque and tartar can easily accumulate, as dental floss and toothbrush bristles cannot easily reach them.
• Increased Risk of Decay: Because cleaning is more difficult, crowded areas are more susceptible to developing Cavities and Gingivitis.
• Uneven Bite Wear: Misaligned teeth do not meet evenly when you chew, which can put excessive stress on specific teeth, leading to premature enamel wear or a Cracked Tooth.
• Jaw Stress: An improper bite can place strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), occasionally leading to headaches and jaw tension.

How We Treat Crooked and Crowded Teeth at MK Dental Studio

1. 3D Digital Mapping: We use our state-of-the-art Intraoral Scanners to capture a precise, highly detailed 3D digital model of your current alignment, completely bypassing the need for uncomfortable, traditional putty impressions.
2. Predictable Treatment Design: Using advanced planning software, we map out the exact movement of each tooth, allowing you to preview your projected final smile before your treatment even begins.
3. Invisalign® Clear Aligner Therapy: We provide you with a customized series of ultra-thin, virtually invisible, removable clear aligners. These aligners apply gentle, continuous pressure to straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly.

Keeping Crowded Teeth Clean and Healthy

Overlapping teeth create tight spots where plaque can hide. Whether or not you decide to straighten your teeth, these tips can help:

• Brush slowly and angle the bristles into the tight spaces and along the gum line.
• Floss once a day. Floss picks or small interdental brushes can make crowded areas easier to reach.
• Keep up with regular cleanings, so we can reach spots your toothbrush misses.
• If you choose Invisalign, take your aligners out to eat and brush before you put them back in.

Dr. Khanani is an Invisalign provider and can tell you whether clear aligners are a good fit. If another approach would serve you better, such as traditional braces, she will refer you to a trusted orthodontist. Call us at 281-219-8000 or book online to ask about a free Invisalign consultation.