A straight, visually-appealing smile has many benefits. It’s easier to take care of, is more memorable, and promotes longer-lasting oral health. With the introduction of Invisalign® over 20 years ago, patients wanting to correct uneven spacing and a bad bite can do so discreetly without the use of metal braces.
Are clear aligners right for you? Continue reading to find out more information and discover the orthodontic benefits treatment with Invisalign can offer you!
How does Invisalign work?
Conventional braces consist of metal brackets, archwires, and rubber bands to shift teeth into ideal position, using a system that pulls and pushes teeth into the right position. Although effective, it is in no way discreet.
Invisalign involves gentle pressure applied using clear plastic trays to help guide the smile into proper alignment. Each aligner is designed to fit comfortably as you graduate through your treatment, changing to another set about every two weeks as your smile becomes straighter.
Advantages of Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Braces
Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, making for a completely discreet procedure. While undergoing treatment with clear braces, you have the advantage of keeping up natural appearances for professional and social settings. It is because of this that so many patients favor clear aligners over more traditional orthodontic methods.
In addition to being unnoticeable, Invisalign has many other benefits, including:
Removable Design— because your trays are removable, you have the freedom of eating your favorite foods, drinking your favorite beverages, and continuing your at-home hygiene routine without interruption.
Easy Maintenance—since you can remove your aligners at will, brushing and flossing twice daily, paired with rinsing your aligner regularly, is enough to keep your teeth and trays clean.
Non-Irritating—your clear braces are designed to be flexible while fitting to the contours of your mouth comfortably, so they will not irritate the soft tissues of your smile.
Treatment Guidelines
Though your aligners are removable, patients are required to wear them for up to 22 hours a day for the best results. This method to a straighter smile is often recommended for responsible teens and adults who may better comply with treatment guidelines.
Just about anyone with ideal oral health who are responsible enough to wear their trays accordingly is an excellent candidate for Invisalign. While traditional braces still have their place in dentistry as an option for complex orthodontic issues, most patients can receive the full benefit of treatment with Invisalign.
Are you ready to achieve a straighter, more appealing smile? Contact Dr. Stephen T. Stein for your initial consultation today!