15 Jul Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment for Comfort and Convenience
Straight teeth allow for a beautiful smile, but did you know that in addition to the cosmetic benefits, straight teeth will contribute to excellent dental health. Straight teeth eliminate areas where plaque build-up increase the likelihood of developing dental decay and/or gum disease. Invisalign clear aligners are braces that will correct your dental malocclusion with comfort and convenience, and you will enjoy the benefits of a new smile without having to endure wearing traditional metal braces.
Invisalign patients enjoy many advantages because the aligners are:
Clear – This means you will not be embarrassed because these braces are virtually invisible. Teens and adults of all ages are having their teeth straightened because with Invisalign clear aligners, you can do so without anyone knowing you are undergoing dental treatment.
Comfortable – The aligners contain no metal or wires to abrade soft oral tissues, yet they are strong enough to slowly shift teeth to their correct occlusion.
Convenient – Although periodic visits with the dentist are required to make sure the straightening process is staying on schedule, the patient simply updates the aligners every couple of weeks with the next in the series to keep the straightening process on track. Each aligner has been designed to shift teeth slowly. Every new aligner will feel snug at first, but this allows the straightening process to continue.
Removable – This is a critical aspect of treatment for a couple of reasons. With traditional braces, daily brushing and flossing can be cumbersome. But with Invisalign, the aligners can be removed for daily oral maintenance as well as for a six month dental check-up.
And they can be taken out for meals and snacks. This means there are no diet limitations. You can eat what you want without concern about damaging, bending, or breaking your oral appliance. Simply remove the aligners for snacking or during meals and replace when done.
Wearing aligners a minimum of twenty to twenty-two hours every day will ensure treatment will conclude in the prescribed amount of time, and a retainer will be provided to be worn at the conclusion of the straightening process to allow teeth to form a memory of their new location.
Treatment time varies depending on the severity of your dental malocclusion, but when completed you will enjoy straight teeth that will enhance your appearance and contribute to great dental health for many years to come.
Contact our team at Aesthetic Dental Partners today to set up a consultation.