The thought of getting braces to straighten your teeth used to be dreadful. Just thinking about wearing metal brackets and wires could make almost anyone shy away from the process. For many adults, it very well might be the reason you never got them. But with today’s advanced technology, everything’s changed.
Dr. Colin Young and our team stay on the cutting edge of services that benefit our patients. When you visit us at Crystal Smiles Dental in Livermore, California, we provide excellent services to give you the results you’re looking for. Invisalign® is among one of the many we offer.
It provides phenomenal results for straightening teeth, which can also improve your oral health. As trained Invisalign professionals, it’s easy to see why this option for gaining a beautiful smile has grown in popularity.
Here are a few reasons why:
Treats most teeth alignment issues
Invisalign is a set of customized clear aligners that straightens your teeth and your bite. It treats a wide variety of issues, including:
- Crooked teeth
- Protruding teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Gapped teeth
- An overbite
- A crossbite
- An open bite
You typically change your trays every two weeks. With each new set, your teeth shift in small increments until you have the smile you want. This typically takes 6-18 months, depending on your needs.
Feels comfortable
Invisalign was designed with your comfort in mind. Your aligners are made out of a smooth plastic that your gums and tongue slide over easily. You don’t have to worry about metal brackets or wires cutting into your mouth or gums.
Offers removability
Having the ability to remove your aligners is one of the greatest benefits to wearing Invisalign. Though you need to wear them at least 22 hours a day, you can take them out when you need to brush and floss your teeth and when you eat a meal. Removable aligners also allow you to maintain your excellent oral hygiene habits without wires that can cause challenges.
Appears practically invisible
Because your aligners are clear, hardly anyone notices that you’re wearing them. They conveniently snap on top of your teeth, which allows you to talk easily while your natural tooth color shows through. Hardly anyone knows you’re in the process of straightening your teeth.
Requires fewer appointments
When wearing traditional braces, you need an appointment every 3-4 weeks. But with Invisalign, you only need to come in and see us every 6-8 weeks to ensure that your aligners are doing what they’re supposed to do.
Whether you’re a teenager or an adult, Invisalign® might be your answer. To learn more about it or to schedule a consultation, simply call, text, or click here to book your appointment today.