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What is Invisalign Teeth Straightening?
Although metal braces certainly still provide a great solution to straighten teeth, many people in Raleigh and Goldsboro want the easier lifestyle of wearing Invisalign teeth straightening clear braces. Invisalign offers many benefits over metal brackets and wires, especially for adults. These custom clear aligner trays gently straighten your teeth over time. They also provide smile correction through almost-invisible means.
Invisalign clear aligner trays are not right for everyone, however. To find out if they suit your smile correction needs, first learn a little more about them below. Then contact your Raleigh or Goldsboro dentist at Carolina Dental Arts for a consultation. With your dentist’s help, you can soon know whether these clear braces are right for you.
Instead of the metal brackets and wires of traditional braces, Invisalign straightens your teeth using clear plastic aligner trays. These smooth trays cover your teeth almost invisibly, making them a great option for people who prefer to avoid the look of metal braces. But the process requires self-discipline and dedication to the treatment plan designed by your dentist. If you wear them as prescribed, these clear trays gently nudge and pull your teeth into the ideal position for a beautifully straight smile. In fact, this method often takes half the time of traditional braces to achieve the best results.
How Invisalign Works
Clear aligner trays provided by your dentist’s office are custom-made for your Invisalign teeth straightening. After your trays arrive from the specialized lab, your dentist checks the trays for proper fit and helps you understand how to care for your teeth during the process. You learn how you can remove the trays to eat and for oral hygiene, like toothbrushing and flossing.
To wear your clear aligner trays, you simply place them over your teeth. You wear each set of trays for about 14 days, unless otherwise directed by your Goldsboro or Raleigh dentist. Then, you move onto the next set.
At first, each tray feels slightly tight. But as your teeth move gently into the proper position, the aligners feel looser. After achieving movement and with a looser feeling, you continue wearing the tray for the full two weeks, to enable your gums to adjust. Once every six weeks, you visit your dentist’s office for a checkup.
Are Clear Braces Right for Me?
Invisalign teeth straightening best suits teenagers and adults, as the process requires self-discipline in following the treatment plan. If you have gaps between your teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, overcrowded teeth or an open bite, these clear aligners can possibly correct your smile. A dental visit is the best means of learning whether clear braces are right for you.
Advantages of Clear Braces Over Traditional Metal Braces
Below are the advantages of wearing clear braces for teeth straightening, over metal brackets and wires:
- Clear appearance, so people do not notice them
- More precise teeth alignment
- Easier oral hygiene maintenance
- Greater comfort over metal braces
- No irritation of teeth or gums
- Fewer dental office visits
- Shorter treatment time
Find Out If Invisalign Teeth Straightening Is Right for You
Through a dental exam, digital X-rays and other methods, your dentist can make the best recommendations for straightening your teeth. To find out if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a visit with your Raleigh or Goldsboro dentist at Carolina Dental Arts.
