What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign treatment consists of a series of aligners that you switch out approximately every two weeks. These aligners are individually manufactured to fit your smile through exact calculations so that your teeth will gradually shift into place. This creates a smile that truly fits your personality and facial features. Since the aligners are removable, patients are more easily able to drink, eat, brush and floss their teeth while in treatment. This prevents the staining and decay that can be caused by metal braces. Typically, an office visit for Invisalign involves taking impressions of the teeth, after which multiple clear trays are delivered. These trays are worn over a period of 2 – 4 weeks. A patient’s specific dental needs determines the number of trays and the length of treatment they will need. Continue reading
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Common Issues With Crowded Teeth
You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having straight teeth extend far beyond a beautiful and confident smile. Apart from the aesthetic benefits of braces, there are also a number of health benefits that patients will experience. In many cases, patients with orthodontic issues may not be aware of the dangers associated with improper or misaligned teeth. As a result, patients can receive a wealth of benefits, ranging from personal confidence to improved dental and overall health.
Common Issues With Crowded Teeth
Crowded or crooked teeth, or ones that overlap each other, are a great opportunity for bacteria to firmly embed themselves in those hard to reach gaps and overlaps. The avid teeth cleaner may have difficulty manipulating the tooth brush or floss into those tight spaces. Bacteria cause tooth decay and periodontal disease. Left untreated, Continue reading
Clear Aligners and Teeth Straightening
One of the first things people will notice about you is your smile.If you happen to be embarrassed or self-conscious about your crooked teeth, our office has a contemporary solution for straightening your smile.
Invisalign are custom-made series of aligners individually created for every patient, the process will gently and progressively shift your teeth into their correct position. These clear aligners are comfortable and virtually unnoticeable. The process of wearing the aligners is simply and easy. You change the trays every two weeks, and the end result is a beautiful, straight smile. Only you will know that you are straightening your teeth.
Ideal Option For Teens Or Adults
The Invisalign clear aligners are great for teens or adults. Whether you are a business executive, a stay-at-home mom, or a teenager, you can feel confident in your decision by consulting with our office about the various available options. The two most popular choices for straightening teeth are Invisalign and traditional metal braces. However, more and more people are choosing the level of comfort and convenience that Invisalign clear aligners has tooffer.
What Does Invisalign Do?
Invisalign is a great way to straighten misaligned teeth that have shifted over time without having to go through wearing unsightly metal braces. Straight teeth may be more aesthetically pleasing, but there are also a number of health benefits to having beautiful straight teeth. When you have straight teeth, you will have a more confident smile and improved dental health. Invisalign not only gives you a beautiful smile, but reduces your risk for gum disease, cavities, and other oral conditions.
Invisalign Leads To Healthier Gums And teeth
Red and red swollen gums often occur when teeth are misaligned. Teeth that are too close together are difficult to keep clean, causing gums to become inflamed. Unfortunately, this is also often the signs of periodontal disease. When teeth are aligned correctly, gums are flush firmly around teeth without leaving spaces open to infection or being overcrowded to the point of decay and pain. Invisalign is a comfortable clear aligner system which gently shifts your teeth toward a healthier position.
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Invisalign: What You Need to Know
If you want straighter teeth without having to deal with embarrassing metal brackets and wires, Invisalign offers a wonderful alternative. Wearing Invisalign is not difficult, but there are a few things you should be aware of to ensure you progress through the treatment without any delays.
Wear For 20 To 22 Hours Every Day
We suggest that you continue to wear your Invisalign aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours each day. You can remove your trays throughout the day to eat, and even before special speaking engagements you might have at school or work. Invisalign makes it easy to live your life while working on the beautiful, more straighter smile you deserve. Continue reading
Invisalign vs.Traditional Braces
Do you want a healthier, straighter smile, but cringe at the idea of wearing metal braces? You could become one of the many older teens and adults who enjoy the discreet appearance of Invisalign clear aligners.
Why Choose Invisalign?
Invisalign is an alternative to traditional metal, ceramic or lingual braces, and are practically invisible, completely removable and custom-made from BPA-free acrylic.
Invisalign treats mild to moderate orthodontic issues such as tooth rotation, crossbite, open bite, underbite and overbite, and overjet. Continue reading
The Best Alternatives to Metal Braces
Many orthodontic patients want to know about the best alternatives to braces, for a variety of reasons. Most of us would prefer not to have visible metal braces, and fortunately, there are plenty of other options available today to choose from. You can get straighter teeth for your school pictures, your wedding day, or for professional reasons without having a mouth full of metal braces. Below are three of the best alternatives to braces.
Invisalign
Invisalign clear aligners uses a series of trays to straighten your teeth. Every two weeks you will wear new trays that gently apply pressure to push your teeth into a straighter position. Going about your daily routine wearing Invisalign is minimally distracting. With Invisalign you want to be careful not to misplace your trays and you do need to clean your teeth more frequently because the trays will hold food particles against the teeth, which increases the chance of getting tooth decay. Continue reading
Take a Bite Into Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that corrects improperly positioned teeth and jaws. In other words, orthodontists help straighten protruding, crooked, or crowded teeth, teeth spaced too far apart, or excessive underbites or overbites.
Orthodontists have the knowledge and tools to treat all of the above issues and also have patience, as these alignment issues take time to address. Below are some examples of various orthodontic appliances that our office might recommend that you or your child wear while in orthodontic treatment. Continue reading
Benefits of a Beautiful Smile
A pretty smile has many benefits, not just for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Smiling can actually change the brain, triggering you to feel happy simply because you are smiling and also leads to a decrease in stress induced hormones, making you feel more relaxed and confident.
A smile can have a transformative effect and can actually improve your life. Below are just a few benefits of a smile.
• Lowers your heart rate.
• Gives you a natural high. Smiling releases endorphins, which can make you feel more positive.
• Makes you more approachable.
• Boosts your immune system.
• Allows you to become more successful. One study showed that 96 percent of the people in the study equated a healthy smile with increased confidence, personal and professional success.
• Increases your overall health. Continue reading
Invisible Braces: More Than Looks
Invisalign braces are not just to enhance the aesthetic value of one’s smile. Yes, the primary goal of straightening your teeth is to improve their look, but besides aesthetics there are added health benefits to having straight teeth. Here, are a few reasons, outside of the obvious aesthetic benefits, that Invisalign braces can help you.
Periodontal Health: Misaligned and overcrowded teeth can result in red, swollen and irritated gums. These symptoms are the result of periodontal disease. Invisalign can help to straighten and evenly space teeth to allow for enhanced gum health. Continue reading
