Sure, crooked teeth can sometimes look cute and quirky, but that’s the exception rather than the rule. There’s a reason why Hollywood is full of stars with straight, bright white teeth.
Tooth alignment problems go beyond mere aesthetics. Crooked, overlapped teeth can trap food debris and create places for dental plaque to accumulate. Poor alignment can also contribute to chewing and digestive issues, speech disorders, and even obstructive sleep apnea.
When you’re ready to end the issues that crooked teeth create, talk to the team at Redmond Smiles Family & Implant Dentistry in Redmond and Bellevue, Washington. We specialize in treating orthodontic problems with Invisalign®, the removable, clear tray system at the forefront of clear-aligner technology.
While some complex tooth alignment conditions are better suited to conventional braces, the good news is that most mild-to-moderate alignment problems can be treated with Invisalign, taking advantage of its benefits and convenience.
To help you decide if Invisalign is the best choice for you, today we’ll look at how clear aligners improve the experience over braces.
Instead of metal bands cemented to your teeth and connected with tension-creating wires, Invisalign uses a series of custom-manufactured clear trays that resemble sleep or sports guards.
Each tray exerts gentle pressure on teeth that are outside of their optimal position. After about two weeks with one tray, you move to the next in the series, progressing through each of the trays until alignment is complete.
The process starts with an Invisalign consultation with a dentist at Redmond Smiles. We’ll verify that your alignment needs can be met with the Invisalign system and perform a digital scan of your mouth.
From there, the Invisalign computer generates a treatment plan as well as instructions for the lab that creates your trays, with fine-tuning done by our dentist.
The big benefits arrive with your first tray. Consider these upsells over traditional braces:
Using a proprietary thermoplastic that has the strength to provide the necessary pressure on your teeth, Invisalign aligners are clear. There’s no metal involved, and your smile looks the same throughout your treatment.
There’s no need to avoid favorite foods or modify your diet with Invisalign. Simply pop your aligner out, enjoy your meal, clean your teeth, and then replace your aligner trays. There’s plenty of time in the day to accomplish the movement your teeth need. You can even safely wear them while you sleep.
Invisalign has no protrusions or wire-attachment studs like braces do. There’s little chance of irritation or mouth sores from the smooth thermoplastic of your aligners.
Because Invisalign aligner trays work in sequence, there’s no need to visit an orthodontist to adjust and tighten pressure, as there is with braces. You simply switch to the next tray on schedule, and your alignment process continues.
We’ll schedule follow-up visits to ensure your treatment is on track. Otherwise, the aligners perform the teeth alignment process on their own.
If you’re ready for braces, Invisalign may be your best choice. Contact Redmond Smiles Family & Implant Dentistry to schedule an Invisalign consultation at our nearest location. Call or click to plan your visit today.
