#Invisalign Invisible Braces in Sarnia

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Invisalign is an orthodontic alternative to the traditional metallic braces. They are removable and near invisible aligners which gradually straightens your teeth. Invisalign can be removed for eating, drinking, cleaning and flossing. Every Invisalign aligner is unique and is convenient, flexible, and most importantly, discreet. At your first visit, we create an impression by doing digital scans and customize a treatment plan for you. Our aligners are created on-site which reduces the wait time to start your treatment. A series of clear aligners are created to help straighten your teeth, stage by stage, and every 1-2 weeks, you will switch to a set of new aligners. Invisalign will help improve your bite, alignment and achieve a straight smile.

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Hairline Tooth Fractures: What You Need To Know

This is the perfect season to enjoy delicious foods and finish off with warm, tasty beverages. However, if you find yourself wincing in pain every time you chew, sip on a delicious drink or even going outside in the cold, a hairline tooth fracture may be the cause. Although the sharp pain may dissipate quickly, it always returns. If you think you may have a hairline tooth fracture, it is important to schedule an appointment at Slipacoff Dental sooner rather than later!

Learn about everything you need to know when it comes to hairline tooth fractures and what you can do to combat them below.

Hairline Tooth Fracture: Explained

The hairline tooth fracture is a small crack located right in the tooth. When not addressed, this fracture can lead to tooth loss and other oral health issues. There are a variety of different hairline tooth fracture cracks, including:

Craze Lines: These cracks are minuscule and appear in the tooth enamel. They do not trigger any pain or require any immediate treatment.

Vertical Crack: A vertical fracture runs vertically up and down the tooth. If this fracture does not go below the gum line and bone level, there is a high probability that the tooth can be saved. However, if the crack has extended under the gum line and bone level, the tooth will most likely need to be removed.

Split Tooth: A split tooth has a crack that separates the tooth into two separate components. When the fracture is extremely large, the tooth will most likely need to be extracted completely.

Fractured Cusp: Fractured cusp cracks often occur around a dental filling. They usually do not impact the tooth’s nerve, therefore, they do not cause a lot of pain.

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Damaging or losing a single tooth can have traumatic impact on your quality of life. Not having a full set of teeth can negatively impact your general health, appearance, and self-confidence while a full set of teeth improves your overall functionality, and let’s you enjoy your food. When even a single tooth is missing, it inhibits your body’s natural process of chewing, and your mandible begins to lose bone and your gums may shrink. Repairing your missing tooth is vital, so neighboring teeth do not begin to shift into the void left behind.