Teeth Straightening Procedure

Crooked teeth can significantly impact your confidence, oral hygiene, and overall quality of life. In addition to having an adverse effect on your self-image, they can also make it more difficult to brush and floss properly, increasing the chances of tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease. Crooked teeth can also cause jaw misalignment and prohibit proper chewing. Consulting an Invisalign Dentist can help you change the misalignment of your teeth.

In the past, braces were the only option for straightening teeth. Although they ultimately got the job done, they also presented many discomforts and inconveniences along the way, subjecting dental patients to a long and painful process. For those with severely misaligned teeth, it could often take several years for braces to correct the problem.

Fortunately, modern dental technology has made it possible to get a straight, even smile without invasive metal or ceramic braces. Invisalign is an innovative teeth aligner made from a clear material that’s virtually invisible. This convenient, comfortable solution offers many benefits:

Confidence: Invisalign aligners are so inconspicuous that most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them. You’ll feel more self-assured and comfortable when interacting with others, smiling and laughing without having to worry about if you have food remnants in your braces.

Versatility: While braces remain on your teeth permanently until removed by an orthodontist, Invisalign can be conveniently removed at any time. In addition to allowing you to continue to enjoy the food and drinks you love, this also promotes healthy oral hygiene by making it easier to brush and floss.

Protection: Unlike braces, Invisalign is a non-invasive treatment. Nothing is cemented to your teeth, so there will be no damage to surface enamel or unsightly discolorations. The clear, removable plastic trays are custom-designed to fit over your teeth comfortably and discreetly.

Results: An Invisalign Dentist can make it possible for you to get the straight, even smile you’ve always dreamed of having. There are many types of tooth crowding that can effectively be treated with Invisalign.

Comfort: Anyone who has ever had braces knows the pain and soreness caused by the metal wires and brackets. With the gentle Invisalign system, the materials are much less abrasive and do not cause irritation to sensitive gums and mouth tissue.

It is important to select an Invisalign Dentist who has advanced training in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD ). Whenever straightening misaligned teeth, the patient should be educated about how his or her teeth function in harmony with the jaw.

Invisalign Dentists find those who have mild to moderate tooth crowding or crookedness are good candidates for this procedure. People who’ve had braces when they were younger but whose teeth have shifting slightly are good candidates, especially if they do not want to re-experience traditional orthodontics. In some cases, tooth crookedness can be fixed quickly through other dental procedures such as porcelain veneers.

If you are a good candidate an Invisalign Dentist will take impressions of your teeth and design a set of custom aligners to gradually move your teeth into a desirable and comfortable position. Depending on the length of treatment needed, you will wear a pair of aligners at two-week increments. You will see your smile transform gradually and many reach their desired result in less than one year.