Invisalign

A person’s smile is one of the first things you notice about them during your initial meeting. Smiles help you feel good and boost confidence. However, if you’re not satisfied with your smile, it can lower your confidence and self-esteem. Many individuals struggle with dental issues like overbite, crowded teeth, and an underbite. Dr. Jim Allen at Allen Dental aims to fix issues like these and straighten your teeth so you can enjoy a beautiful smile once again. One particular treatment he uses is Invisalign. But, is Invisalign a better treatment than traditional braces for straightening your teeth?

Braces help reposition and straighten teeth through the use of plastic or metal brackets and wires or rubber bands. With traditional braces, Dr. Allen would tighten your brackets at each visit to help change your teeth’s positions. But, having to live with braces will force you to alter your day-to-day skills. For many people, Invisalign is a better solution.

Although there have been certain technological advances that have improved traditional metal braces, there continue to be disadvantages to wearing them. Invisalign clear aligners eliminate a lot of the negative aspects associated with wearing traditional braces.With Invisalign treatment, you wear a series of removable, clear aligners that slowly straighten your teeth. You don’t have to deal with wires and brackets or any of the other restrictions associated with metal braces.

Some benefits of Invisalign are:
Fewer Dental Visits
With metal braces, you’re required to visit the dental office to have the wires or rubber bands tightened. With Invisalign, you have the freedom to go about your daily routine with the confidence that your teeth are continuing on with their alignment and repositioning progress.You’ll receive aligner trays when you start your Invisalign treatment for each phase of the treatment plan that you’ll switch out during several phases. By receiving your trays in advance, it eliminates the need for you to come to our office in order to move on to the next phase.
More Comfortable
Your Invisalign clear aligners are crafted with SmartTrack material, which makes them easier and more comfortable to put on and take out.
Repairs Dental Problems
Each individual’s dental problems will vary. But, some alignment issues that Invisalign helps with are:
Gap teeth
Crowded teeth
Underbite
Overbite
Crossbite
Misaligned teeth
Open bite
Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign will help with crowding and bite problems, helping to reduce your risk of gum disease and cavities.
Better Aesthetics
Most people don’t like to stand out. Invisalign will help keep your dental treatment hidden since you’ll be wearing clear aligner trays. Generally, nobody will even know you’re wearing them unless you tell them you are.
Ideal for Teens
Teenagers everywhere are using Invisalign as a clear alternative to straighten their teeth. Being able to remove the aligners to eat normal food and continue on with regular oral hygiene practices is a huge benefit.Invisalign helps reduce self-consciousness in teens and inspires confidence. It also eliminates the look of an awkward smile during pictures. Teens can smile confidently as they continue to make progress in their orthodontic treatment. Plus, their aligners are considerably less noticeable.Give us a call today or fill out our online form to schedule your appointment for a consultation with Dr. Allen about Invisalign to see if it’s a good treatment option for your orthodontic needs.