Clear advantages of Richmond Invisalign over braces

As an adult, your smile is important to how you look and feel about yourself, too. You want the confidence to smile, laugh and speak in public, but longstanding orthodontic problems make you cover your mouth. Metal braces seem ugly, and treatment, time-consuming. However, you do have a great alternative in Richmond clear braces from Invisalign.

Who can get Invisalign clear aligners?

Dr. William Way of Westhampton Family Smile recommends Invisalign to older teens and adults who have mild to moderate tooth alignment issues such as gaps, crowding, overjet, tooth rotation, overbite and underbite. The appliances resemble teeth whitening trays and are individually crafted to fit tightly over top and bottom teeth. Over the course of 9 to 18 months, with a year being average, the aligners steadily move teeth into healthier and more attractive positions.

Dr. Way believes Invisalign clear acrylic aligners are ideal for individuals who desire a proper bite and attractive smile aesthetics but wish to avoid the inconvenience and “metal mouth” look of traditional orthodontics. He uses oral exam, digital x-rays and sophisticated 3-dimensional imaging to determine candidacy for Invisalign in his Richmond office.

From there, a treatment plan goes to the Invisalign lab where technicians custom- fabricate 18 to 30 pairs of BPA-free aligners. Dr. Way can even give Invisalign patients previews of their finished smiles!

What are the advantages of Richmond clear braces?

Besides their treatment versatility and practically invisible appearance, Invisalign aligners fit well into people’s busy lives. They:

• Are removable for brushing, flossing, eating and special occasions such as weddings
• Cause no irritation to the soft tissues of the mouth (no sores or cuts as can happen with metal brackets and wires)
• Simplify oral hygiene at home and at the dentist’s office
• Do not limit what people can and cannot eat (Just continue with a healthy diet.)
• Need no complex adjustments at Westhampton Family Dentistry

In fact, Invisalign patients simply check in with Dr. Way every 4 to 6 weeks. They receive their next pairs of aligners, wearing each pair approximately 2 weeks, 20 to 22 hours a day, before changing to the next set in the treatment plan.

As with regular orthodontia, Dr. Way recommends Invisalign patients wear retainers after completion of treatment. A retainer keeps the newly straightened smile well-aligned for the long term. Invisalign makes a custom retainer called Vivera.

Are Invisalign clear aligners for you?

Over the years, thousands of people across the country have benefited from orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. You could be one of them! Find out if you qualify by contacting the office staff at Westhampton Family Smile, and arrange a personal orthodontic consultation with Dr. Way. Rest assured you can have a straight, long-lasting smile that looks fabulous.