Whatever your age, crooked, gappy, or crowded teeth can affect your confidence and oral health. The good news is that it’s never too late to straighten your teeth.
Although there are many teeth straightening treatments, over the last two and half decades, Invisalign has become one of the most popular options. If you’re not already considering Invisalign, you may wonder why you should explore this treatment.
Let’s take a look at the top eight benefits of Invisalign and discuss how this clear aligner system could enhance your smile.
Invisalign uses a series of aligners to move your teeth to a more favourable position gradually. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign’s aligners are made from translucent plastic, which is custom-made to fit around your teeth.
Because the aligners are clear, they’re discrete, meaning most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them.
Your Invisalign treatment will involve multiple steps. At each step, you’ll replace your aligner. Each new aligner looks similar to your last one but will make small incremental changes to the position of your teeth.
Invisalign aligners can be removed easily as required, meaning you can take them out to eat and brush your teeth. As long as you wear your aligner for at least 22 hours each day, you can conveniently remove it so your treatment won’t impact your daily life.
Before your treatment begins, we’ll take digital scans of your smile to plan the process. We’ll plot your treatment journey using the latest software in precise steps. Once the planning is complete, we can show you an accurate image of your future smile.
Invisalign aligners are made from a patented plastic that creates the forces needed to move your teeth while remaining clear. The smooth, lightweight aligner material is comfortable, and you’ll quickly forget you’re wearing them. They’re so comfortable you’ll have no issues sleeping while wearing them.
Traditional braces are highly effective, but food can easily become trapped under the wires, and you may have to adapt your diet.
Because you can remove your aligner at mealtimes, there are no restrictions on what you can and cannot eat.
Whether you have crowded teeth, gaps in your smile, overbite, underbite, or any other bite issue, Invisalign may be able to help. The versatility of this treatment means we can use it for most mild to moderate orthodontic issues.
During your initial consultation, we’ll determine whether Invisalign is the right option for you.
Your oral hygiene is more important than ever while undergoing Invisalign treatment. Wearing an aligner against your teeth for 22 hours each day could trap bacteria and increase the risk of tooth decay.
Fortunately, brushing and flossing are as easy as always when wearing aligners. Simply take your aligner out to brush your teeth and clean your aligner at the same time.
Fixed braces must be adjusted throughout treatment. This means regular visits to the dentist. Invisalign requires no adjustments. Instead, you’ll change your aligner every two weeks.
We’ll still monitor your progress throughout the treatment, but the lack of adjustments makes the whole process easier for you.
Invisalign is a discrete and comfortable way to treat most mild to moderate orthodontic issues. The benefits make Invisalign an attractive option for teenagers and adults.
Contact us today to schedule your Invisalign consultation and take your first steps toward a straighter smile.
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