Best Invisalign dentist in NYC is creating space for patients’ perfect smiles
Many of us have something about our smile that we might like to “edit.” For Michael, that was a discolored front tooth. He came to see NYC dentist Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff about fixing that tooth. The conversation quickly turned to his desire to place the beautiful new crown into a straight and functional smile. As Dr. Lena offers the best Invisalign in NYC, Michael was in the right place!
How to fix a discolored tooth
There are many ways a dentist may go about fixing a discolored tooth, depending upon what the specific case calls for. Michael’s discolored tooth was due to a failed root canal and would need to be extracted and replaced with animplantand restoration. He would see a periodontal specialist for the implant surgery and return to Dr. Lena’s office for the restoration—in this case, an implant-supported crown.
But first, how to treat a crossbite
As Dr. Lena examined Michael’s mouth and discussed his treatment plan with him, she discovered a crossbite and a consequent misalignment in his jaw. She suggested a course of Invisalign to improve the appearance of his smile, create the perfect space for his new crown, give his bite better function, and prevent further jaw misalignment.
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Why is a crossbite a problem?
A crossbite occurs when the upper and lower front teeth don’t fit together the way they’re meant to, with the uppers closing just outside of the lower teeth. This can lead to jaw misalignment, as Michael has experienced, as well as enamel loss, which can eventually cause cavities and further bite deterioration. So even when a crossbite isn’t noticeably affecting bite function or smile appearance, it’s still important to address.
Will Invisalign fix a crossbite?
Michael was skeptical at first that Invisalign could help him, but it happens to be an excellent remedy for the type of crossbite that Michael had. He ultimately became excited about the idea of improving his overall smile and bite. He wore his aligners and rubber bands with dedication and ended up with a beautiful smile that fills out his face so nicely, as well as a more functional bite.
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Additionally, Michael gained a perfect amount of space in his mouth for his new crown. Once the implant and crown were placed, his smile was better than he’d ever imagined!
See Dr. Lena
If you have something you’d like to improve about your smile or bite, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lena today to see how the dentist offering the best Invisalign in NYC can help you achieve an amazing transformation.
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