Is Invisalign Right for You?

Invisalign is the simple, subtle, and comfortable way to straighten teeth

If crooked, gapped, overlapping, or misaligned teeth are making you feel self-conscious about your smile, orthodontic treatment can help. Many people may feel reluctant to get orthodontic treatment because they think wearing braces will actually make them feel worse about their appearance. However, Invisalign orthodontic treatment eliminates all the arguments against traditional braces, allowing patients to straighten their teeth comfortably and privately.

Invisalign is Subtle

The biggest benefit of using Invisalign orthodontics is that the clear plastic trays used to straighten teeth are practically invisible. They are certainly a far cry from the “metal mouth” look of traditional braces. In fact, Invisalign trays are so subtle that no one will even be able to tell you’re wearing them. You can keep your treatment private and get that beautiful smile without any awkward feelings during treatment.

Invisalign is Comfortable

Unlike metal braces which feature potentially irritating brackets and wires, Invisalign trays are totally smooth. This allows them to deliver superior comfort. No more sticking wax all over your braces to try to reduce irritation!

Invisalign is Easy

Another big benefit of Invisalign is that because the trays are removable, there are no special rules about what foods you can’t eat. Simply remove your trays, eat or drink whatever you want, clean your teeth, and then replace the trays. Whereas cleaning teeth while wearing traditional braces is difficult because you have to work around all kinds of brackets and wires, cleaning teeth during Invisalign treatment is easy. There’s no extra work required—just remove the trays, brush and floss as usual, and then replace the trays. You can also have your normal professional dental cleanings while completing Invisalign treatment with no inconvenience to you or your dentist.

Invisalign is Fast

For most patients, Invisalign treatment can be completed in about one year. This is faster than traditional braces which typically take two or more years, depending on the severity of the tooth alignment and bite issues.

Unfortunately, not every type of tooth misalignment can be corrected with Invisalign. There are still a few scenarios in which traditional braces may be required. However, you may be able to lay the groundwork with traditional braces and then switch to Invisalign to complete the rest of the treatment.

With so much to recommend Invisalign, don’t you want to try it? To find out how Invisalign can help straighten your teeth and improve your smile, schedule an appointment with an expert cosmetic dentist at California Dental Group today.