For the vast majority of people, their dental Invisalign alignment is more than adequate to allow them to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. While the alignment isn’t ideal in the strictest sense, there isn’t much that can be done to straighten the teeth or change the bite.
What is Invisalign, and How Does It Work?
Invisalign is a system of clear aligners custom-made to straighten teeth without using metal braces. You’ll typically wear one set of aligners for roughly two weeks before moving on to the next. The aligners will gradually alter the locations of your teeth during this process. Your dentist will be able to assess your requirements and decide the length of your treatment. During your treatment, you will be able to remove your personalized aligners to eat, drink, brush your teeth, and more.
Reasons To Use Invisalign To Straighten Your Teeth
Apart from being discreet to straighten teeth efficiently, Invisalign aligners provide many other advantages. The following are some of the most compelling reasons to select Invisalign over traditional braces:
Oral Hygiene Has Improved
Since Invisalign is removable, it makes it easier to keep your teeth healthy. Unfortunately, because braces are permanently fastened, those who wear them do not have the option of removing them before meals. Due to this, food particles and other dirt become lodged on the brackets and wires that come with these braces. To make matters worse, these brackets and wires get in the way when it’s time to brush your teeth. As a result, the patient’s risk of tooth decay has increased.
Who wants perfectly straight teeth that are rotting due to decay? Users of Invisalign can straighten their teeth without risking gum disease or tooth rot.
Teeth That Are Crowded or Misaligned Are No Longer An Issue
Teeth that are misaligned or crowded can negatively influence appearance and lead to poor oral health. With Invisalign, misalignments can be corrected. The key to success is sticking to your dentist’s personalized treatment plan for you.
Rather than shifting all of your teeth at once, each phase of your treatment will concentrate on just a few of them at a time. Regardless of the concerns being treated, you must stick to your dentist’s treatment plan and wear your aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours every day. Your misaligned or crowded teeth should be significantly straighter after your treatment is completed, and you may show off your new smile.
Cleanliness is Improved Both During and After Treatment
Because the clear aligner trays from Invisalign are removable, you can brush and floss them while wearing them. You must also ensure that you brush and floss your teeth regularly throughout your therapy.
You can also clean your Invisalign transparent aligners by rinsing them or using the Invisalign cleaning crystals. This will help you keep your teeth and gums healthy as they are straightened.
More straight teeth
Your teeth may be misaligned, gapped, or crooked before you begin therapy. These problems can be treated by Invisalign, either separately or in combination. Your outcomes will vary depending on your unique treatment plan. Still, in general, as long as you follow the prescribed treatment plan, you can expect to see straighter teeth when you look in the mirror following Invisalign treatment.
During Treatment, You Should Feel Relaxed
Invisalign is a smooth plastic aligner that can be fairly comfortable. However, the casual observer will often miss them since they subtly straighten your teeth due to their clear appearance.
It Guards Against Grinding
People who suffer from bruxism will be relieved to learn that Invisalign aligner trays can help lessen the habit’s effects. It functions similarly to a mouthguard, even though that is not its primary design.
Your attitude toward your smile can have a big impact on your self-esteem. Call Family Dental Care at 613-736-5000 to learn more about Invisalign clear braces and how they can help straighten your teeth and smile.
