Are You Ready For Invisalign Orthodontics?

Orthodontic treatment allows a dentist to improve the alignment of your teeth, correcting crooked teeth or crowding. Undergoing treatment can offer a host of benefits for both your appearance and your oral health. If you assume that metal braces are the only option for obtaining an even smile, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Are you ready for Invisalign orthodontics?

Try Our Quiz on Invisalign Orthodontics

  1. True or False: Correcting misalignment can improve oral health.
  2. True or False: We can use plastic aligners instead of metal braces.
  3. True or False: Removable aligners offer a number of benefits.

Answer Key

  1. True. When we have an uneven smile, thorough brushing and flossing can be tough. Bits of food can remain trapped between teeth, where bacteria break them down. In the process, oral acidity increases and plaque buildup occurs, which leads to a greater risk of tooth decay and gingivitis. Also, misalignment can sometimes place strain on the jaw joints. As a result, the onset of TMJ disorder or bruxism (teeth grinding) can become more likely.
  2. True. We will take digital impressions and x-rays of your smile, which an Invisalign lab uses to create a series of aligners. You then wear the plastic aligners for 20 to 23 hours per day, upgrading to a new set every two weeks. You can see optimal results over the course of a year to 18 months, depending on the severity of your alignment issues.
  3. True. In addition to being practically invisible, the aligners can also be removed before you eat. Unlike with braces, you don’t need to change your eating habits and avoid certain foods. Removable braces also make brushing and flossing easier, which helps improve oral health during the treatment phase.

ABOUT YOUR WILMETTE, IL, COSMETIC DENTIST:

Dr. Brent Engelberg and our highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including: Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.

 

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