![]() Thumb sucking can lead to an open bite or protruding teeth. Prolonged use of a pacifier can lead to an open bite. Some habits contribute to poor tooth positioning. The loss of baby teeth and eruption of permanent teeth in relation to these spurts can lead to bite problems. Additionally, growth spurts occur throughout childhood and adolescence. Skeletal discrepancies can run in families and abnormal jaws can lead to malocclusion. Genetics and growth spurts contribute to tooth position and jaw size as well. Because less energy was required to eat, it is thought that the teeth, muscles and jaw sizes became smaller. Cooking food made it softer and the discovery of cutting utensils allowed smaller pieces of food. ![]() The jaws, teeth and muscles were bigger as was the shape of the teeth to grind and digest the food.Īs humans’ skills evolved, so did their diet. Ancestral man and woman had different diets of raw, uncut food that required them to exert more energy to chew and break down their food. ![]() It is thought that the mouths and jaws of our ancient ancestors looked much different from ours. Malocclusion refers to teeth that do not fit together as they should. Teeth are shaped to fit together like puzzle pieces and when they are out of alignment, problems arise. Some are perfectly aligned “Hollywood” smiles, others have spaces, crooked teeth or overbites. MALOCCLUSION: TEETH THAT DO NOT FIT TOGETHER AS THEY SHOULD It is becoming more common for insurance companies to help with the cost of Invisalign treatments, and for those whose insurance doesn’t we do offer payment plan options to cover the costs incurred. This is similar to traditional braces that range between $2000-$6000. Typically the cost for Invisalign treatment ranges between the $3000-$7000 price point. WHAT IS THE COST OF INVISALIGN?Īs with any dental procedure, the cost for Invisalign varies depending on the severity of the dental issues of the patient. If you are looking for straighter teeth speak with an experienced dentist near you about Invisalign today. These clear aligners allow a person to straighten their teeth without the unsightly metal brackets glued to their teeth, and without the irritation of the brackets rubbing against the gums and inside of the mouth. The aligners are worn for 22 hours a day and changed at regular intervals. Rather than using traditional metal braces, Invisalign use a series of clear aligners (trays) that gradually move the teeth over the course of treatment. Invisalign is an almost invisible method to straighten teeth to achieve the perfect smile, without metal brackets, bands, or wires. ![]()
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