Crooked Teeth Treatments
Crooked teeth can leave you feeling uncomfortable with your smile, unable to clean properly, or may make chewing difficult. Often patients are resigned to having crooked teeth, believing that fixing crooked teeth can only be carried out when you are young, but at Kensington Dental Care, this is not the case. As a trusted provider of crooked teeth treatment in Adelaide, we help adults and teenagers achieve straighter smiles.
Depending on your teeth and goals, treatment may involve Invisalign® clear aligners, which gradually move teeth into a straighter position, or cosmetic options such as veneers, crowns or white fillings, which can improve the appearance of mildly crooked teeth.
How can Kensington Dental Care help?
Teeth can become crooked because of crowding or the way they have grown in, while chipping, wear or poorly fitted crowns or fillings can make teeth look uneven. Because the cause differs from person to person, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Whether you are looking for teeth straightening in Adelaide or a minor cosmetic change, our team will create a personalised treatment plan.
When the jaw is small relative to tooth size, there may not be enough room for all teeth to fit comfortably, so teeth can overlap, twist or grow crooked. Prolonged thumb or dummy sucking in childhood can also push the upper front teeth forward so that they stick out.
A knock to the mouth can also displace teeth, and natural shifting over time can gradually worsen existing misalignment. A dental assessment helps identify which factors may apply to you.
Invisalign® for Crooked Teeth
Invisalign is an alternative to traditional metal braces and can be used to correct crowded teeth or issues with your bite, as well as prevent early chipping or wear of your teeth. Invisalign is a trusted process for discreet and comfortable teeth straightening. Invisalign gradually moves teeth into position using a series of clear, removable aligners. Because they are clear, the aligners are less noticeable than metal braces, and you can take them out to eat and to clean your teeth. As experienced Invisalign dentists in Adelaide, we guide you through every step of your teeth straightening journey.
The Invisalign® Process
Our Invisalign Adelaide process is straightforward and designed for your convenience:
- Book Invisalign® consultation at Kensington Dental Care.
- Take photos, x-rays and digital impressions of your mouth.
- Receive your custom-made aligners and wear them for 20-22 hours each day.
- Replace your set of aligners about every two weeks.
- Continue dental check-ups about every six weeks to monitor your progress.
Your dentist will estimate the treatment time after assessing your teeth and bite. It depends on the movements needed and the complexity of your case. Complete your planned aligner treatment and discuss retainers to help maintain your result.
How Crooked Can Teeth Be for Invisalign®?
Misaligned teeth can be caused by overcrowding, resulting in teeth needing to rotate to fit in the gum or tilting forward or back. Traditional braces and complex orthodontic treatments may be required to straighten crooked teeth in cases of significant movement since Invisalign doesn’t have the same capabilities and force as braces. During your consultation, our Adelaide Invisalign team will assess whether clear aligners are suitable for your specific case.
If a molar has rotated more than 20 degrees, Invisalign might not be able to move the tooth position into the correct placement. With canines, incisors and pre-molars, the degree of rotation can be more, and if a tooth has tilted more than 45 degrees, Invisalign will have trouble pulling the tooth back into the correct placement.
Can Invisalign® Fix Overbite and Crooked Teeth?
An overbite and crooked or misaligned teeth can cause speech difficulties, jaw strain, and damage an adult’s or child’s self-esteem. But for straight teeth, Invisalign may help with some cases of many orthodontic problems. The problems Invisalign can treat include overbite, underbite, open bite, misaligned teeth, crossbite, and crooked or crowded teeth. Invisalign can be a great option to choose for orthodontic problems with permanent teeth. For suitable cases, clear aligners offer a discreet way to straighten teeth, and our Adelaide team can assess whether they are right for you.
Veneers for Crooked Teeth
Veneers are thin coverings bonded to the front of teeth. They can improve the appearance of mildly crooked or uneven front teeth, but they don’t move teeth into a new position. Clear aligners gradually move the teeth themselves, which can also make them easier to clean. Your dentist can explain which option suits your teeth and goals.
Please consult one of our experienced Invisalign dentists at Kensington Dental Care today to discuss your misaligned or crooked teeth, porcelain veneers, gum disease or general oral health. If you have cracked teeth or a damaged or broken tooth or want to discuss clear plastic aligners and your desired outcome with teeth straightening treatment, contact us for an appointment. To fix crooked teeth in Adelaide with the latest technology, book a consultation at our Kensington Park clinic.
Keeping teeth straight after treatment
After teeth are straightened, they can still move over time, so retainers hold teeth in their corrected positions and help prevent shifting. Without this ongoing support, corrected teeth can gradually relapse towards their former positions.
Retainers may need to be worn for the long term because teeth can shift after treatment and with age. Your dentist can recommend a retainer and explain how often to wear it for your case.
Let's talk about how Invisalign™ can help your smile
Contact Information
Phone: 08 8333 0885 Address: 261 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA 5068 Appointment Booking: Book Appointment
Additional Information
Our services are provided as a preferred partner of Bupa and HCF health funds. We also accept all other health funds including the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
Other Services
Our services are provided as a preferred partner of Bupa and HCF health funds.
We also accept all other health funds including Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA).
