If you have any dental implants, you’re likely pretty fond of them. That wouldn’t be a surprise – these posts represent the gold standard of modern tooth replacement! Still, you may wonder if your implants make later orthodontic work impossible; it’s easy to see them as a potential interference. The good news is that your Dublin dentist is here to address that question. With that said, read on to learn whether orthodontics with dental implants can work.
Is Orthodontics Compatible with Dental Implants?
Whatever you may have thought, orthodontic treatments can still work if you have dental implants. Both metal braces and clear aligners would straighten your smile even with the posts present.
A placed dental implant usually won’t disrupt an orthodontic procedure. While it may not be a natural tooth, it’ll allow braces or aligners to straighten your overall grin. The only real issue is that when the implant is placed, it can affect when you start orthodontics. After all, the placed implant must be steady enough to hold during the straightening process.
How Would a Treatment Work?
Your dental implant(s) shouldn’t interfere with orthodontics, but it does affect how treatment goes. You’ll want to remember a few things during the alignment work.
For starters, the dental implant(s) won’t move while you have braces or aligners. The metal posts fused to your jawbone will stay in their initial positions. Instead, only your natural teeth will move; only they are supported by a fleshy periodontal ligament that allows movement.
Secondly, your dental implant(s) may need to serve as an anchor point. Having it play that role would provide the force needed to move the surrounding teeth. That said, the dentist or orthodontist can also focus on other areas so your teeth aren’t moved to be in alignment with the implant.
Why Get Orthodontics at All?
Whether you have dental implants or not, orthodontics offers plenty of upsides. These include the following:
- A Gorgeous Grin – If you get an orthodontic treatment, you’ll end up with a straighter and prettier smile. That would boost your confidence when chatting with friends and family.
- Better Oral Health – Plaque and bacteria can easily wedge into the spaces between crooked teeth. So, aligning your grin would reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease.
- Easier Dental Care – It’s easier to clean between your teeth when they’re nice and straight.
- Less Jaw Pain – Many patients develop aching jaws due to their uneven bites. That said, orthodontics would align your bite and thus reduce the aches in your jaw.
Since you can get orthodontics with dental implants, don’t delay your treatment. See your dental provider to make your restored smile straight again!
About the Practice
Waterford Dental Group is based in Dublin, CA. Led by its wide range of dental specialists, our practice strives to give every patient a healthy and thriving smile! That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, as well as emergency oral care as needed. Our team can also provide you with orthodontic work that’s compatible with already-placed dental implants. For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on our website or by phone at (925)-803-5888.