Orthodontic treatment is a dental procedure that straightens or moves the teeth to improve their appearance and how they function. Proper teeth alignment is important to the overall and long-term health of the teeth, gums and jaw joints by spreading the biting pressure to all the teeth.
Orthodontic treatment involves correcting malocclusion, a condition wherein there is a misalignment of a bite or incorrect teeth spacing. Orthodontic treatment may be accomplished through the use of orthodontic braces or clear aligners. Invisalign is a popular brand and helps with the straightening of the teeth and prevents problems like improper bite, jaw problems, crowded or crooked teeth and speaking or chewing difficulty. Invisible aligners are made of a clear thermoplastic material, are virtually invisible and are removable. For best results, aligners must be worn for 22-23 hours a day.