For over 15 years, this beautiful wife and grandmother has entrusted her care to Lawson Dentistry. After years of hesitating to straighten her crowded teeth, she decided it was finally time—thanks to the comfort and accuracy of today’s digital scanning technology combined with clear aligner orthodontics.
Patient Background
Having been part of our dental family for well over a decade, she had always thought about improving the crowding in her teeth. She knew straighter teeth could improve appearance and comfort, but the process once seemed too daunting.
What Held Her Back
Like many patients years ago, she hesitated because the only option was traditional impressions—the thick, gooey trays that often triggered gagging. With significant crowding, impressions frequently tore or distorted, sometimes requiring five or more attempts. Even when completed, aligners usually came back not fitting well, leading to frustration and inefficiency.
A Modern, Comfortable Start
When she revisited the idea more recently, the experience was completely different. Instead of impression trays, we began with a digital scan of her teeth. The process was quick, comfortable, and free of the discomfort she remembered. For our team, digital scanning also brought precision and efficiency, ensuring the aligners would be designed to fit accurately the first time.
Why Digital Scanning Matters
Digital scans not only prevent the common problems caused by impression material in crowded cases, they also allow patients to see a digital simulation of their smile after treatment—right in real time. This feature gave her the confidence to move forward.
Treatment: Clear Aligner Orthodontics
With her personalized plan in place, she began clear aligner therapy. The nearly invisible trays gradually guided her crowded teeth into alignment without the challenges of traditional braces. Because the aligners were removable, she could continue eating the foods she enjoyed and thoroughly cleaning her teeth each day.
Patient Experience Highlights
Throughout the process, she appreciated how smooth and manageable the treatment was. The aligners were comfortable, her visits were efficient, and she could track her progress as her teeth steadily shifted into place.
Results She Can Feel and See
Her transformation has been both beautiful and functional:
- Esthetics: Her teeth are noticeably straighter, giving her a radiant, confident smile.
- Hygiene: With crowding relieved, she can brush and floss with ease.
- Function: Her bite feels more even and natural.
- Maintenance: Without overlapping teeth trapping stain, her smile stays bright with far less buildup.
How She Feels Now
She is absolutely thrilled with her results—delighted not only by how her smile looks but by how much easier it is to maintain her oral health.
Thinking About Straightening Crowded Teeth?
If you’ve been putting off orthodontic treatment because of the discomfort of impressions or uncertainty about results, today’s technology has changed everything. At Lawson Dentistry, we use digital scanning and clear aligner therapy to make treatment comfortable, efficient, and predictable—helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile you’ll love to share.
Call us today at (515) 278-4366 or click the button below to schedule an appointment and begin your journey to a brighter smile.
