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Would you like to fix your crooked teeth but dread the idea of getting metal braces? Invisalign may be a good option for you. Invisalign is an advanced system of aligners that has quickly become a popular alternative to metal braces. Let’s take a look at the top benefits of Invisalign.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear custom-made aligners to straighten the teeth. The aligners are made of flexible medical-grade plastic. A set of aligners is worn for at least 2 weeks, after which patients progress to the next set in the series. The teeth gradually move and straighten with each set of aligners, until they reach the desired position. The aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours each day to achieve the best results.
Top 7 Benefits Of Invisalign
Virtually Invisible
Invisalign are transparent aligners, so they are virtually invisible when fitted on the teeth. This makes them the ideal solution for people who want to get their teeth straightened without others noticing.
Make Oral Hygiene Simple
Invisalign is removable, so it can be taken out of the mouth for eating, brushing, or flossing. It is often difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene with traditional braces because of the need to navigate between wires and brackets when brushing. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, keeping the teeth fresh and clean is a lot easier.
You Can Eat Your Favorite Foods
When wearing traditional braces there are several food restrictions. Patients have to avoid chewy foods, sticky foods, and hard foods, which can damage the components of the braces. With Invisalign, you don’t have to change your diet because the aligners are not secured to the teeth, so they can be easily removed for eating or drinking. As a result, you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods during the tooth-straightening process.
No Adjustments Required
Traditional metal braces require regular adjustments to shift the elastics and tighten the braces. However, adjustments are a thing of the past with Invisalign because the aligners are replaced every 2 weeks. Each set of Invisalign aligners will move patients closer to their goal of having straight teeth and a beautiful smile.
Comfortable To Wear
Invisalign aligners are more comfortable to wear than metal braces, which have metal brackets that can cause cuts and abrasions in the mouth. Patients may feel some discomfort when they start wearing each new set of Invisalign aligners, but this usually subsides within a few days, as the teeth adjust to the aligners.
Minimal Maintenance
Invisalign aligners require very little maintenance. The aligners can be kept fresh by brushing them with toothpaste and rinsing them under lukewarm water at least every other day. Invisalign also has its own Cleaning System. For best results, patients should closely follow the instructions of their orthodontist regarding the proper care of their aligners.
Fewer Office Visits
When patients start their Invisalign teeth straightening treatment they are typically given aligners for several phases. As a result, they can shift to the next set of aligners in the series without going to their orthodontist, therefore, office visits are kept to a minimum.
What Dental Issues Can Invisalign Treat?
Invisalign can be used to treat crowded teeth, crossbite, underbite, overbite, open bite, and gap bite.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
The duration of the Invisalign treatment varies depending on the severity of the dental issue being treated. However, it typically takes most patients 1-2 years to achieve optimal results.
Are you ready to fix your crooked teeth? If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Amin Samadian, DDS, Orinda, CA for a consultation and find out if Invisalign is the right option for you.