If you have to replace a tooth and straighten your teeth, which step should you take first?
Many of our patients wonder whether Invisalign in Orleans or implants should be first. They often worry that starting with aligners will mean living with a visible gap for months. Fortunately, modern digital planning allows us to hide the missing tooth while we move the rest of your smile into position.
Hiding a Missing Tooth During Invisalign
Will there just be a gap in your smile as you wear Invisalign trays? During your Invisalign treatment in Orleans, we can often place a pontic (tooth-coloured material) inside your clear aligner tray. It fills the empty space during the day, so no one even knows you are missing a tooth. While the tray hides the gap, it is simultaneously moving your other teeth to create the perfect spot for your eventual permanent replacement.
Evening Out Gum Tissue by Aligning First
The way your gums frame a new tooth is just as important as the tooth itself. If your teeth are crowded, your gumline can look uneven. By aligning your teeth first with Invisalign in Orleans, we level the gum tissues. Therefore, the gingival architecture will look healthy and symmetrical when your final bridge or implant is placed.
Complete Smile Care in Orleans
Count on our team at Orleanswood Dental for comprehensive smile solutions. Our team uses 3D iTero scans to map out your Invisalign in Orleans journey, followed by professional tooth replacement services like bridges and dental implants. We manage the timing of both treatments to streamline office visits throughout your journey to get a complete, beautiful smile.
See your future smile today. Schedule a consultation with Orleanswood Dental.
