Can I Straighten Teeth Without Metal Braces? – Yes With Invisalign!

Imagine yourself – with a flawless, perfectly straight smile. Now, take a look in the mirror. If you want to make your current smile match the smile you imagined, Invisalign orthodontics may be just what you need. This clear, alignment tray orthodontic system allows patients to quickly and comfortably straighten smiles in about twelve months of treatment.

How Invisalign Works

Traditional braces use wires attached to brackets on the fronts of teeth to create pressure and shift the bite into alignment. The Invisalign system uses a series of clear, plastic alignment trays. Each set of trays represents a step closer to the ideal end result. Patients wear the aligners for about two weeks. During that time, the alignment trays place constant, gentle pressure, and teeth are moved to this new location. Then, patients exchange their current aligners for the next set in the series. The process repeats itself until patients see the beautiful results they desire.

Benefits of Invisalign Orthodontics

• Fewer, shorter appointments
• Reduced overall treatment time
• More comfortable treatment with little or no irritation to soft tissue
• Removable aligners mean no changes to diet or oral hygiene routines
• The smile is flawless throughout treatment

Who Should Consider Invisalign?

In the early days of Invisalign, this treatment was considered to be pricey and only worked for patients with minimal alignment concerns. Today, Invisalign is an affordable orthodontic option that can be used to treat most tooth positioning issues including advanced concerns like over, under, and crossbite. If any of the following characteristics describes your orthodontic needs, you may want to consider Invisalign:

• Busy teens who can’t make regular orthodontic visits
• Professionals who don’t want to compromise their images during treatment
• Patients with allergies or sensitivities to metal
• Those who want to straighten smiles more quickly in time for a specific event
• People who don’t have the necessary dexterity to clean around brackets and wires

Meet the Westhampton Dentistry Team

At Westhampton Dentistry, we are passionate about helping patients keep healthy, beautiful smiles on their faces. Invisalign is just one more way we can partner with you to create a flawless smile you’ll be proud to share. If you want to learn more about Invisalign or any of our dental services, contact us to schedule an appointment in our Richmond dental office today. We’ll examine your smile and help you decide whether or not Invisalign is the right option to treat your unique orthodontic needs. Our blog is an excellent resource for patients who want to learn more about dentistry services, so check back regularly to say in-the-know.