Crowding

Q: Is it possible to correct crowded teeth without using braces?

It’s necessary to use either orthodontic treatment or dental extractions to correct crowded teeth. In many cases, crowding can be successfully treated with conventional braces or with Aligner treatment. First, space needs to be created between the teeth so that they have room to move into the right position. This is known as slicing, or interproximal enamel reduction (IPR).

Q: Is it possible to correct crowded teeth without slicing or enamel reduction?

Very slight crowding of the front teeth can be corrected to a certain extent without slicing, depending on the patient’s situation – for instance via tilting the teeth or slightly expanding the dental arch. Usually these techniques are done in combination with gentle tooth slicing or stripping, however. Slicing is an alternative to dental extractions. Conventional treatment methods with metal braces often involve the extraction of several teeth to make sufficient room for teeth to move. At Profaligner, this is usually not necessary. We prefer gentle interproximal reduction, which can create the space needed to correct your bite. The mini-gap created by dental slicing is not visible to the naked eye and will be closed over the course of the Aligner treatment. A fine polishing strip is used to remove a minimal layer of the enamel surface.

Q: Does health insurance cover treatment for crowded teeth?

This depends on the severity of the malocclusion and the terms of your insurance policy. You should contact your insurer directly for more information.

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What are crowded teeth?

If there is too little space in the jaw for the teeth or if they are too big or too wide in relation to the jaw, they can overlap. There are many causes of overcrowded teeth. Contrary to what many people think, it’s not the wisdom teeth that are usually responsible for crowding. Growth-related and genetic factors play a considerable role.

About Crowded Teeth

Causes of dental crowding

Teeth too big or wide compared to the size of the jaw
Narrow jaws
Premature loss of baby teeth, with adult teeth growing into the gaps
Imbalance between the tongue, cheek and lip muscles

Why correct crowded teeth?

It’s often difficult or impossible to practice good oral hygiene if the teeth are overlapping. It’s also not aesthetically ideal to have crowded teeth, leading many people to feel self-conscious about laughing or smiling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to correct crowded teeth without using braces?

It's necessary to use either orthodontic treatment or dental extractions to correct crowded teeth. In many cases, crowding can be successfully treated with conventional braces or with Aligner treatment. First, space needs to be created between the teeth so that they have room to move into the right position. This is known as slicing, or interproximal enamel reduction (IPR).

Is it possible to correct crowded teeth without slicing or enamel reduction?

Very slight crowding of the front teeth can be corrected to a certain extent without slicing, depending on the patient's situation – for instance via tilting the teeth or slightly expanding the dental arch. Usually these techniques are done in combination with gentle tooth slicing or stripping, however.

Slicing is an alternative to dental extractions. Conventional treatment methods with metal braces often involve the extraction of several teeth to make sufficient room for teeth to move. At Profaligner, this is usually not necessary. We prefer gentle interproximal reduction, which can create the space needed to correct your bite.

The mini-gap created by dental slicing is not visible to the naked eye and will be closed over the course of the Aligner treatment. A fine polishing strip is used to remove a minimal layer of the enamel surface.

Does health insurance cover treatment for crowded teeth?