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Learn About Invisalign

Do you happen to cover your mouth or frown when you wish to smile? Are you worried about your teeth and how they look? Do you tend to cover your mouth when you speak because you are too embarrassed about your crooked or spaced teeth? These habits prevent you from enjoying your life to the fullest and make you conscious. However, did you know that its ill effects are more far reaching? It is not just about how you look or how you feel about your smile!

Complications With Misaligned Teeth

Crooked, spaced, and misaligned teeth can have a considerable negative impact on your dental health

  •  Crooked teeth give a hiding space to disease-causing bacteria. These accumulate over time, leading to gum diseases and dental decay.
  •  Misaligned teeth make it difficult to practice good oral hygiene as regular tooth brushing cannot reach the crooked teeth crevices.
  • Misaligned teeth disturb facial proportions completely, harm facial aesthetics, and hamper oral harmony.
  • Misaligned teeth create jaw joint problems, which leads to constant dull pain.
  • Misaligned teeth obstruct functions like chewing, as proper forces cannot be applied, thus disturbing digestion.
  •  Crooked teeth and poor spacing can cause speech disturbances like lisping and even contribute to sleep apnea.

The Invisalign Solution

Are you someone who wants a well-aligned, straight smile but is downright scared at the thought of traditional metal braces? Well, if the answer is yes, your wait is over with the introduction of INVISALIGN. Owing to dentistry advances, you can now get a well-aligned, beautiful smile without dealing with traditional braces.

Invisalign is a superior alternative solution to traditional braces. Made of medical-grade thermoplastic material, Invisalign consists of a series of clear aligners.  Since these aligners are transparent, they are discreet and virtually invisible. This means that you can carry on with your life uninterrupted while Invisalign gently aligns your teeth in the background without it being apparent.  Invisalign system of orthodontic treatment is a comfortable and seamless way of straightening your teeth, restoring your beautiful smile, and gaining back your confidence.

How Does Invisalign Work?

The specialists at Bolouri Dental have recived advanced Invisalign training and can determine whether you are a candidate for this treatment or not. We will take a precise 3D digital scan of your teeth if you are.  Using computer-aided design tools, we will design a customized alignment plan and graphically demonstrate how your teeth will look once the treatment is complete.   

Your orthodontist’s custom treatment plan determines the number of aligners required.  Each aligner will be worn for roughly two weeks, after which it is replaced by a new one, which facilitates further alignment.  This process continues until the teeth are moved towards their desired position, as depicted during your initial appointment.  A complete Invisalign treatment can last from 6 to 18 months, but you will be able to feel the changes within a few weeks. 

Is Invisalign Right For You?

Patients with complaints of misaligned teeth worldwide are now enjoying the benefits of Invisalign. So, let’s take a look if Invisalign is right for you. 

Orthodontic Cases Which Can Be Corrected By Invisalign

• Crowded teeth

• Spaced teeth

• Overbites

• Underbites

• Open bites

• Crossbites 

Be it adults, teens, or children; the Invisalign system can treat orthodontic anomalies in all. It can be used to treat permanent as well as baby teeth.

If you work in a customer-facing environment or the entertainment industry or are an athlete, choosing traditional braces to correct your smile may not be a suitable option. However, with Invisalign, you can now get your teeth straightened without anyone noticing and without the unpleasant appearance that comes with traditional braces. 

Schedule an appointment now to find out if you are an ideal candidate for Invisalign and get started on your journey to a beautiful and healthy smile. 

Benefits Of Invisalign 

As the name suggests, Invisalign aligners are transparent and are nearly invisible. They are custom-made for each patient, ensuring a seamless fit.  The aligners do not interfere with your routine activities and social interactions. So, smile and laugh out loud! 

  • Invisalign aligners are removable, simplifying oral hygiene practices like toothbrushing and flossing, which in turn ensures that your teeth and gums remain healthy. 
  • Studies have also shown that patients undergoing Invisalign treatment have lower chances of suffering from gum disease.
  • There are no metal wires or brackets, which means less time at the dental clinic. 
  • Since there are no brackets, wires, and elastic, no mishaps, like bracket or wire breaking and poking around in the mouth, happen.  Also, you would not have to spend hours in the bathroom carefully removing stuck food particles from your braces. 
  • You will experience less pain in comparison to traditional braces.

Overall, Invisalign is a hassle-free, comfortable and discreet method of getting straight and perfectly aligned teeth. Want to know if the Invisalign approach is right for you, or you are wondering about costs? Schedule an appointment for an initial exam. We will answer your questions and get you started on your journey to a beautiful and healthy smile. 

BTW you can always learn more at www.invisalign.com .

 

Why is visiting the dentist so important?

Visiting the dentist regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because it:

  • Helps prevent tooth decay
  • Protects against periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to tooth and bone loss
  • Prevents bad breath – brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly will help reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath