Invisalign Braces
What if you could straighten your teeth without all the metal brackets and wires in your mouth? With Invisalign, this is possible.
What is Invisalign?
Think of Invisalign as invisible braces. The technology consists of customized aligner trays made of smooth, comfortable, clear plastic that you wear over your teeth.
How Does It Work?
The patient simply wears their custom-made aligner trays, which gently move the teeth based on the orthodontist’s exact plan. About every two weeks the patient is given a new set of trays is to keep the treatment progressing. Patients are expected to wear their aligners 20 to 22 hours per day. This should is relatively easy to accomplish since the trays are so comfortable.
You can learn more about how Invisalign works by visiting their website:
http://www.invisalign.com/How-Invisalign-Works/Pages/Default.aspx
Who is Eligible for Invisalign?
The option of using Invisalign is reserved for teens and adults because the candidate must not have any baby teeth left in his or her mouth. Many common orthodontic issues can be treated using Invisalign. These include:
- Spaced teeth
- Overly crowded teeth
- Crossbite, underbite, and overbite
View actual results of Invisalign treatment for each of these orthodontic issues by visiting:
http://www.invisalign.com/How-Invisalign-Works/Pages/braces-before-and-after.aspx.
Why Choose Invisalign?
Would you feel comfortable speaking at a work meeting with metal braces on your teeth? How about going on a job interview? If you answered no, then you’ll understand why Invisalign is a favored option when it comes to braces for adults. The invisibility offered by Invisalign allows adults and older teens to go about their everyday lives without feeling embarrassed or limited by traditional metal braces. Invisalign offers confidence, freedom, and flexibility to its users.
Invisalign also allows you to continue eating whatever foods you like. There are no restrictions on food, gum, or candy, since you simply pop out the aligner trays when you want to eat and then pop them back in when you’re done.
You can also continue to brush your teeth and floss normally with Invisalign. You don’t have to worry about brushing around brackets and wires. You don’t have to deal with food getting caught in a bracket and struggling to clean it out.