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You Deserve Strife-Free Teeth Straightening
Cherrywood Dental • May 08, 2014
Straightening your teeth doesn’t have to be a total nightmare. Metal braces are well and good for children and adolescents, but adults have entirely different needs and lifestyle restrictions. You don’t have to put up with the discomfort, awkwardness, and embarrassment that can accompany braces. There’s a new kind of orthodontic treatment on board, and it’s the one you deserve. With Invisalign, you’ll see straighter teeth without uncomfortable treatment.
Orthodontic Treatment That Adults Actually Enjoy
Orthodontics don’t have to be synonymous with compromise. It’s not necessary to be unhappy for months (or years) in order to straighten your teeth! With Invisalign, you get all the benefits of standard orthodontic treatment without the negatives. Invisalign takes your preferences and needs into account to deliver a straightening experience that fits neatly into your life, rather than forcing you to accommodate it.
Invisalign vs. Metal Braces
When comparing Invisalign and metal braces, you quickly notice their structural differences. Because Invisalign treatment involves clear aligner trays, rather than metal brackets and wires, it’s an entirely new experience. Invisalign aligners are made from impressions of your teeth, and each new aligner is slightly closely to the final result. In this way, as you switch from aligner to aligner, you gradually apply consistent force to your teeth, moving them to their new positions.
As compared to metal braces, Invisalign treatment is:
- More comfortable – There’s no poking or prodding to worry about when you’re wearing aligners. Their smooth plastic surfaces never irritate your tongue or gums, and there’s no need to worry about wires popping out of place and rubbing your cheeks. Invisalign aligners are even comfortable to sleep in – and can protect your enamel from the effects of grinding!
- Less noticeable – Aligners are made of clear plastic, whereas braces are made of metal. You probably suspect where we’re going with this. Invisalign’s appearance is its most obvious benefit, and probably its most remarkable. You won’t feel like the world is noticing your orthodontic treatment and judging you. Rather, Invisalign aligners will sit snugly against your teeth, blending in with your smile. Only those paying the closest attention will notice that anything is covering your teeth at all. Your confidence won’t take a hit during treatment, and you’ll be able to watch as your teeth gradually move into a straighter smile.
- Easier to clean – Whenever you need to brush or floss during Invisalign treatment, you need only pop out your aligners. There’s no straining to reach around brackets or wires, or special equipment to facilitate cleaning. You simply engage in oral hygiene as usual. Invisalign patients love how quickly and easily they can clean their teeth.
- Leaves your diet alone – Braces enforce so many restrictions on your life, with the most apparent being the changes it forces you to make to your diet. Once your brackets are bonded to your teeth, you have to ensure that they stay in place. This means cutting out sticky, hard, and crunchy foods. Most patients find this frustrating, and their new diets unfulfilling. When you’re eating during Invisalign, you just take out your aligners and then dine as you please, restriction-free!
Finding Invisalign in Woodbridge
Looking for a local Invisalign provider? Our Cherrywood Dental team is ready to give you the treatment you’re seeking. Simply schedule a consultation to learn whether Invisalign could be right for your teeth. We’ll let you know if you’re a candidate, and outline the treatment process. If your occlusion demands something more serious, we’ll recommend a local orthodontist and see that you get the treatment you need.