5 Benefits Of Invisalign

Correcting misalignment can offer oral health improvement, as well as a way to improve your smile’s esthetics. At one time, correcting alignment meant wearing metal orthodontics. However, advances in orthodontics now mean we can help improve smiles with a series of clear plastic aligners instead. What are the benefits of Invisalign? How do clear aligners work?

Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners

1. They are practically invisible: The aligners are made from clear plastic, which means they are barely noticeable when worn. Patients wear them for about 20 to 23 hours per day over the course of treatment, upgrading to a new set approximately once every two weeks.
2. They don’t impact your diet: You can actually remove the aligners before meals. As a result, you don’t have to worry about certain foods damaging your orthodontics or becoming stuck in them, which increases the risk of tooth decay. Simply remove the aligners before every meal.
3. Cleaning your teeth is easier: Being able to remove your aligners means being able to better brush and floss, protecting your teeth from common oral health concerns, such as cavities or gum disease. Metal braces can actually make brushing and flossing your teeth more difficult, leading to a greater chance of teeth stains and cavities.
4. Treatment times are often shorter: With braces, you may need between 18 months and 2 years for treatment. However, Invisalign often takes just a year for adults and up to 18 months for teens.
5. They require fewer office visits: During the course of treatment you will typically enjoy fewer office visits than you would with metal braces. If you have any questions about Invisalign, or if you would like to schedule a visit, then please contact our office today.

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