Many people come into our office and are embarrassed by their smile because their teeth are so crooked. They have thought about getting traditional braces, but the thought of having all of that metal in their mouth for an extended period to time is just not appealing to them.
Many of them have heard about Invisalign clear aligners but don’t know if they would be a good candidate for the treatment option.
Invisalign is an orthodontic technology that uses clear aligners to gradually straighten the teeth over time. These aligners are barely visible at a conversational distance. This is why they are such an attractive treatment option for most adults. They can have their teeth straightened without wearing metal brackets and having wires that can be seen.
These Invisalign clear aligners fit precisely over your teeth. They move move your teeth in increments and the result is a beautiful smile. Unlike traditional braces, this treatment does not have the pain that is associated with moving the teeth with brackets and wires.
There are so many advantages to using Invisalign. Most of the time your friends and family won’t even know you’re wearing the aligners.
Am I Candidate For Invisalign
Here at Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care, we use Invisalign for several reasons:
- Correct crowded and crooked teeth
- Close up gaps and spaces between the teeth
- Fix a misaligned bite and deep bites
- Help reduce a gummy smile
- Fix buck teeth or protruding teeth
- Other defects in the smile
The first step in getting this treatment option is to come in and have a consultation with the doctor. After a thorough examination, Dr. Katie will then decide if Invisalign is a good treatment option for you and if it is, a detailed treatment plan will be developed just for you.
Your initial tray will be fashioned after taking an impression of your teeth. You should wear your trays as often as you can in order to move the teeth more quickly toward your desired result.
The aligner move your teeth gradually over time and are normally changed out every two weeks. Treatment with Invisalign can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years depending on how severe your case is. The doctor will monitor your case during short check-ups.
Here are some of the benefits of Invisalign over traditional orthodontics:
- They are clear and nearly invisible
- The treatment is customized to your mouth
- You can remove them
- They are extremely comfortable
- You can brush and floss like your normally would
- No metal brackets, wires or pain that is associated with traditional braces
If you have crooked teeth and are looking to get them straightened, then give our office a call today. We will be glad to sit down with you and discuss the orthodontic treatments that are available and which one will be the best for you.