Achieve Perfect Teeth Alignment: Your Guide to a Confident Smile in Australia

How Teeth Fit

Every tooth in your jaw has a specific spot, designed to contribute to the overall harmony of your face and jaw. In an ideally aligned smile, teeth form neat, straight rows without any unnecessary gaps, crowding, or rotation. Each tooth, from incisors to molars plays its role in maintaining this harmony. From the side view, the ideal set of teeth should form a nice curve, where the front teeth don't protrude excessively, and the molars align symmetrically.

How Teeth Alignment Works

Teeth Overlapping

The upper teeth slightly overlap the lower teeth, not just for cosmetic appeal but to protect the edges of your lower teeth from excessive wear. These teeth overlap in a way that when you close your mouth, approximately one-half to two-thirds of the bottom teeth should be visible. This slight overlap ensures the force is distributed evenly, preventing strain or damage to the jaw and individual teeth.

Roots of Teeth

The roots of each tooth play a crucial role in stability. In a perfectly aligned bite, the roots are well-centered within the jawbone, indicating balanced pressure distribution when biting and chewing.

The Back Molars

The back molars, known as the powerhouse of chewing ensure the bite is balanced, allow efficient grinding of food, and reduce the risk of jaw pain or TMJ disorder. In our mouth, each tooth supports the other, creating a harmonious structure.

Healthy Spacing Between the Teeth

Healthy spacing between teeth keeps plaque from forming, limiting your risk of cavities and gum disease. In addition, the jawbone must exhibit uniform density, providing the necessary support to maintain the teeth in their proper alignment.

Health Perks

Perfect teeth alignment comes with a lot of health benefits:

Helps Maintain Oral Health

Straight, aligned teeth without unnecessary gaps or tight spaces are easier to brush and floss. This reduces plaque build-up and minimizes the risk of food accumulation and cavities.

Reduces the Risk of Gum Diseases

Likewise, perfectly aligned teeth enable proper and thorough cleaning, thereby reducing the risk of periodontal/gum diseases.

Protects From Jaw Strain

A balanced and aligned bite lessens the pressure on the jaw. This protects from jaw strain and discomfort reducing the likelihood of TMJ diseases and headaches.

Reduces the Risk of Digestive Issues

Perfect teeth alignment means ideal bite and ideal bite means proper chewing of food. When food is chewed properly, it is digested properly and reduces the risk of developing digestive issues.

Lifestyle Boost

Perfectly aligned teeth can elevate multiple aspects of your daily life:

Confidence

A symmetrical smile is like a confidence booster. Whether you are presenting in a meeting or enjoying a party, knowing your smile looks great helps you feel self-assured.

Better First Impression

Your smile is one of the first things people notice when you enter a room. It breaks the ice and makes you look approachable in the eyes of the people around you.

Clear Speech

Misaligned teeth can cause speech difficulties like lisping or unclear speech. If your teeth are properly aligned, it becomes easy for you to communicate clearly and comfortably.

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces are a tried and trusted solution for treating moderate to severe teeth alignment cases. They are perfect for treating complex teeth alignment problems including overcrowding, large spacing between teeth, or bite issues. But they are made up of metal wires and brackets which are highly visible and may cause irritation and discomfort. They are also non-removable, making it hard to eat and maintain dental hygiene.

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners have revolutionized orthodontics. They are discreet, flexible custom-made trays perfect for those who want to fix their teeth misalignment without making it noticeable to others. They are affordable and require less time for treatment. They are removable, allowing you to enjoy your meal and maintain oral health.

Retainers

Once you have undergone teeth alignment treatment, it is important to retain your hard-earned results. Your teeth always look for ways to return to their old misaligned state, even after the treatment has ended. Retainers are tools that help your teeth stay in their new, ideal positions. They are of different types and are used according to your needs.

Affordable

Smilepath thinks that everyone should have access to quality orthodontic care. That is why we have introduced flexible payment plans for your convenience. You can get the ideal dental structure you require without spending a fortune. Just select the plan that fits your budget.

Latest Technology

By incorporating the latest and innovative technology in our treatment plan, we ensure you get exactly what you are looking for. Before sending your clear aligners, our experts craft your 3D smile projection model to show you what your smile will look like after the treatment. Once you approve the model you will receive the treatment, devised under the supervision of Australian-certified dentists.

At-home Facility

We bring services right to your home, eliminating the hassle of in-office visits. You will be sent an impression kit that will contain everything you need to take your teeth impressions from the comfort of your home. After that, clear aligners will be sent to you based on the impressions taken. All of this will be done while you are relaxing on your sofa. Isn’t that wonderful?