Are you searching for a straighter smile or a better bite alignment? The first treatment that might come to mind is traditional braces. But if you’re already embarrassed about how your smile looks, you’re probably not excited at the thought of shiny metal braces in your mouth. Or maybe keeping braces clean and dealing with food restrictions is more than you want to take on. If you’re looking for a convenient braces alternative, it’s worth learning about Invisalign®!
These special plastic clear aligners are a modern alternative to braces. We use them to solve bite and alignment issues while looking nearly invisible. They’re a great option for achieving a beautiful smile at any age!
What Is Invisalign®?
When you want straighter teeth but would rather avoid a mouthful of braces, Invisalign is a proven alternative! It uses a series of clear, custom-made plastic aligners to move your teeth into better alignment.
This discreet orthodontic treatment uses a series of plastic trays to apply pressure to the teeth, slowly correcting alignment over time. It’s similar to how braces work!
Invisalign was first developed in 1997 and has since advanced significantly. Today, it can correct more complex alignment and bite issues with greater precision.
Wondering what to expect with clear aligner treatment?
It all starts with a 3D scan of your teeth to produce an individualized roadmap for your smile correction. Then, a lab produces your custom aligners.
You’ll start with the first tray in your set and wear it for 22 hours a day, taking it out only to eat and clean your teeth. After a few weeks, you’ll shift to the next one in your series.
Throughout treatment, you’ll come in for regular check-ups to assess your progress.
Like traditional braces, Invisalign can address issues such as crowding, crooked teeth, and even overbites. It also helps ease the uncomfortable symptoms of bite and alignment issues, such as TMJ strain and uneven tooth wear.
Why Invisalign Is the Leading Braces Alternative
Invisalign offers a series of key benefits that make it the optimal choice for patients looking to straighten their smile discreetly and conveniently. Here are the biggest benefits that you’ll enjoy with clear aligners as your braces alternative:
- Discreet treatment: Clear aligners are almost entirely invisible to the naked eye, replacing shiny metal with a clear plastic.
- More comfortable: The smooth plastic trays feel more comfortable in the mouth compared to traditional braces.
- Easier cleaning: Instead of needing to clean out food that gets trapped between braces and brackets, you’ll brush and floss like normal.
- No dietary restrictions: With clear aligners, eat whatever you want! Simply take them out during mealtimes and put them back in when you’re done.
These benefits make Invisalign the preferred alternative to braces. Still, there are cases where clear aligners aren’t your best bet. They don’t work for more severe orthodontic corrections, like larger overbites or wider gaps. So in those cases, you’ll need to turn to traditional braces.
Invisalign is also not a good fit if you feel like you’ll struggle to wear your aligners for 22 hours a day.
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we believe that Invisalign aligns with your smile goals and our practice values. As an office with three generations under one roof, we believe in staying current with proven, best-in-class technology while providing old-school reliability. We strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible and give you the best experience all around. That’s why we’re passionate about improving smiles with clear aligners.
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If you want a straighter, more beautiful smile but you’re not eager about the look of traditional braces, Invisalign is the braces alternative you’ve been waiting for! Clear aligner treatment offers a discreet orthodontic experience while delivering results similar to those of braces. It has been proven to treat common issues such as crowding, crooked teeth, and bite problems. Plus, it helps reduce related discomfort, such as TMJ pain, while offering a more comfortable and flexible treatment experience.
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we love using proven treatment methods to help you achieve a healthier, more confident smile with care you can trust. We want to enrich lives one smile at a time. We would love to enrich your life next by helping you discreetly perfect your smile. Are you ready to align your smile with a convenient, comfortable solution? Book a free consultation today!
