If you’ve lost one or more teeth but you’d like to get orthodontic treatment, you may not be sure if it’s possible to improve your smile with ClearCorrect. Can you get ClearCorrect if you have missing teeth?
The short answer is “yes.” And in this blog from Palmetto Dental Associates, we’ll discuss how ClearCorrect works if you have one or several missing teeth in Lexington. Read on and get all the details.
Yes, It’s Possible To Get ClearCorrect With Missing Teeth
If you have one or more missing teeth, it’s entirely possible to get ClearCorrect. Your ClearCorrect aligners will be designed to snap over your remaining teeth, and move them into the proper position in your mouth.
Whether you have crooked, crowded, or uneven teeth, gaps in your smile, or other orthodontic problems, ClearCorrect can improve your oral health and the appearance of your smile.
In fact, ClearCorrect may be recommended before you have your missing teeth replaced. This is because tooth shifting is a common result of tooth loss. If you’ve lost one or more of your teeth, the nearby teeth may shift toward the empty socket. This can change the alignment of your teeth and affect your bite, too.
With ClearCorrect, you can reverse teeth shifting, improve the alignment of your teeth and your bite, and prepare for treatment to replace your missing teeth, such as dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants.
You Need To Get ClearCorrect Before You Permanently Replace Your Teeth
If you are interested in treatment with ClearCorrect, you will need to get orthodontic treatment before you replace your missing teeth with any kind of permanent replacement, such as a dental bridge or a dental implant.
Dental bridges, which attach to two healthy teeth, can sometimes be accommodated as part of the ClearCorrect treatment process. But in most cases, they will need to be removed to ensure that your other teeth move properly. Otherwise, they may interfere with the movement of your other teeth.
However, if you have dental implants, you usually cannot get ClearCorrect. This is because dental implants are surgically anchored to your jaw bone. They do not respond to orthodontic treatment in the same way that natural teeth do, and this can cause some complications with tooth movement.
So if you are missing one or more of your teeth in Lexington and you’re interested in both ClearCorrect and replacing your missing teeth, Dr. Thomas or Dr. Shull will almost always recommend getting ClearCorrect first and replacing your teeth afterward. This is the simplest way to enhance and restore your smile.
Interested In ClearCorrect With Missing Teeth? Contact Us For A Consultation in Lexington
If you’re missing one or more teeth in Lexington and you’re interested in orthodontic treatment with ClearCorrect, Palmetto Dental Associates is here to help. We’re always accepting new patients in Lexington. With ClearCorrect and restorative dentistry from Dr. Thomas and Dr. Shull, you can transform your teeth and restore your smile after tooth loss. Contact us online or give us a call at 803-808-0888 to schedule a consultation today.