October 2023 - Carolina Complete Dental Blog

October 27, 2023

Goose Creek, dentists at Carolina Complete Dental Care discuss the Inman Aligner™ and how it can help straighten misaligned front teeth in just a few weeks. The Inman Aligner™ is an efficient way to straighten front teeth that are crowded or protruding. The aligner is safe, quick, and affordable—a great solution for those who’d like to elevate the appearance of their smile for an upcoming special event or occasion. The dentists from Carolina Complete Dental Care tell you more about the Inman Aligner below.

Front teeth can be gently guided to their ideal position in a short time—most cases take 6-18 weeks. The Inman Aligner is a removable appliance that can be used either as a standalone treatment or prior to further cosmetic procedures such as bonding or veneers.

The appliance has nickel-titanium coil springs powering two aligner bows positioned opposite one another and guiding the teeth into their desired formation. The design produces a gentle force that is active over a large range of movement, which is why the Inman Aligner works so quickly.

If you would like to discuss the Inman Aligner or any other orthodontic treatment with us, get in touch today at Carolina Complete Dental Care! We would love to answer any questions you may have.

The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

October 13, 2023

Goose Creek, dentists at Carolina Complete Dental Care share a glossary of terms you might hear frequently in the dental office Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and the dentists of Carolina Complete Dental Care weigh in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises—no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it?

Not according to this consumer alert from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). As of November 2017, the AAO had filed complaints with 36 State Dental Boards, alleging direct-to-consumer orthodontics can not only cause long-term oral health problems for their users but may be illegal. (These claims are pending investigation.)

A licensed doctor is not seen before or during self-managed orthodontic treatment. While direct-to-consumer braces companies base aligner prescriptions on computer-simulated mouth scans as licensed dentists do, teeth movement doesn’t always follow the initial computer assessment—and self-managed orthodontic treatment makes no further adjustments to correct that.

In short, wearers get what they get—and it may not be what they signed up for. Regular checkups are part of Invisalign® or any other orthodontic treatment so the dentists at Carolina Complete Dental Care can make adjustments as teeth are moving.

Dentists say moving teeth without thorough examinations of mouth and gums may lead to permanent tooth loss and damage. Self-managed orthodontics customers have reported ruined bites, teeth that looked more crooked than before, and badly damaged gums from ill-fitting aligners.

Let Carolina Complete Dental Care help you make the most informed decision for your health and schedule a consultation to discuss your orthodontics options with our dentists today.