Do you have teeth that are crooked or otherwise misaligned? If so, do you wish that you could straighten your teeth without having to deal with the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with wearing braces for long periods of time? The good news is that with the Invisalign clear alignment system, you no longer have to deal with discomfort or inconvenience as your teeth gradually move into perfect alignment.
Perfect Teeth Alignment
The Invisalign System works through the wearing of a series of clear plastic aligners that are designed to gradually move teeth into place without the need for uncomfortable metal brackets along with wires and rubber bands to move the teeth. Instead, computerized images are taken of the mouth and teeth at the outset of the treatment and those images are used to create a series of aligners that will gradually realign teeth from where they are currently to where they should be in order to have straighter, more beautiful teeth and a correct bite.
The patient will receive the complete set of aligners at once and each aligner in the system is intended for about two weeks of wear. The aligners resemble a clear mouth guard that fits comfortably over the teeth and can be removed as desired. For the most effective treatment, it is recommended that aligners be worn for about 20 – 22 hours per day, which means that the only time they should be removed is when eating and drinking.
Since the aligners are removed during meals and snacks, it not only makes it more comfortable to eat, but does not impose any limitations on what can be eaten. In contrast, individuals wearing metal braces must avoid certain foods so that the brackets or wires do not break. There is also no cumbersome metal in the mouth to trap food particles, making it easier to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy.
In addition to the increased comfort offered by clear aligners as compared to brackets that are glued to teeth, and wires and bands that are attached and tightened to move teeth into place, there is an added convenience factor for individuals opting for Invisalign braces in contrast to traditional braces. Appointments with an orthodontist or dentist only need to be made about once every six weeks, and even those appointments are shorter and easier than similar appointments for traditional brace wearers, since there is virtually nothing that needs to be done by the dental professional. All that is done during these appointments is a quick check of the progress that is being made. If adjustments are needed, they are done by modifying the length of time that specific aligners need to be worn.
So, if you are looking for a way to have the straight, beautiful teeth you’ve always wanted, and want to achieve your goal without discomfort, inconvenience or the self-consciousness that can be associated with wearing braces (especially if you are an adult), then consider Invisalign clear braces – the most comfortable and convenient option for tooth alignment.
For more information about Invisalign, contact Park Dental Care of Astoria, Queens at 718-274-1515.
