Want straighter teeth, but don’t want to wear braces?
While braces are one of the most effective ways to straighten teeth, they are not for everyone. Smart Smile Orthodontics offer Invisalign, a braces-free solution to straighter teeth. This treatment involves sets of clear aligners to worn at two-week intervals. After each interval, you will wear a new set of aligners to gradually move your teeth into their desired position.
How long does Invisalign treatment take?
The exact length of treatment will depend on your desired outcome. If you are getting Invisalign to fix a purely cosmetic issue, this will be shorter than Invisalign for functional issues. Typically, Invisalign can take between 12 to 24 months. This time frame is also affected by your compliance.
Invisalign is removable. Which makes eating much easier than with braces. However, if you don’t wear your aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day treatment may take longer.
Who’s suitable for treatment?
Invisalign is suitable for most patients with mild to moderate malocclusion (misalignment of teeth). For severe malocclusion, you may require traditional braces for best results.
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that can be removed when needed. This means you don’t have to change what you eat during treatment. It does mean, however, you will have to brush your teeth after each time you eat. A discreet treatment, most people won’t even know you’re getting treatment. Which—next to its success—is one of the biggest reasons people choose this treatment.
Who’s not suitable for treatment?
As discussed above, people with severe malocclusion are not suitable for Invisalign. Also, this orthodontic treatment relies on your compliance. If you don’t wear the aligners for 22 hours a day it will negatively affect your treatment outcome.
Children and young teenagers are also, generally speaking, not suitable candidates because their teeth are still growing.
Straighter teeth without braces
If you are interested in straightening your teeth without braces, contact Smart Smile Orthodontics today.
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