Improve Your Smile With Invisalign In Billerica
Do you think straighter teeth would improve the appearance of your smile? Or are you concerned that a problem with your bite is impacting your overall dental health?
You should consider Invisalign at Merry Dental!
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an advanced alternative to conventional braces that can straighten your smile without conspicuous metal wires and brackets. It straightens teeth using clear aligners that are practically unnoticeable when worn.
Invisalign’s aligners are made of a smooth, clear, durable plastic that is comfortable to wear. They are designed using 3-D imaging technology that custom-fits each person’s teeth and gradually shifts them into their desired position.
Invisalign can be used to correct a variety of cosmetic dental issues. For example, they can improve the appearance of smiles with crowded teeth, gaps, tooth displacement, and malocclusions, which are misalignments of the teeth or jaws that affect how the upper and lower teeth fit together.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign treatment involves wearing clear aligners that slowly and gently shift your teeth into place. Each set of aligners is slightly different and progressively guides teeth into the correct position.
Invisalign treatment is customized specifically for each patient. Straightening your smile with Invisalign starts with creating a detailed 3-D scan of your teeth and mouth.
The innovative Invisalign software then uses that scan to create a custom, step-by-step treatment plan, including fabrication of the aligners and an image showing the predicted treatment results.
What is Invisalign Treatment Like?
Invisalign aligners must be worn for at least twenty-two hours a day and removed only to eat, drink, and follow your regular oral care routine. The aligners are easy to take out and put back in, making them easy to maintain.
Depending on your particular alignment goals, treatment with Invisalign can last from eight to eighteen months. This is usually less time than treatment with conventional braces.
Most people find Invisalign aligners very comfortable to wear. The plastic is soft and smooth, protecting the soft tissue inside the mouth from the painful rubbing and minor cuts that metal braces can cause.
Once your alignment goals have been reached, you must wear a retainer to maintain the amazing results. After a few weeks of full-time retainer wear, you only need to wear them at night.
What Are The Benefits of Invisalign vs. Conventional Braces?
There are some significant benefits to choosing to straighten your smile with Invisalign.
One of the biggest is discretion. Because they are made of clear plastic, often you are the only one who knows you are wearing them.
Another significant benefit is fewer dietary restrictions. Because you can remove the aligners to eat and drink, no food or beverages are off-limits during treatment.
The ability to remove the aligners also helps you better maintain your oral health. Because they are removable, you can brush and floss as usual, ensuring you don’t miss any hard-to-reach places that conventional braces might block.
While individual results vary, Invisalign can give you a straighter smile in less time than traditional braces. While conventional braces typically require at least twenty-four months, Invisalign treatment is usually completed in just six to eighteen months.
Invisalign for Malocclusions
Invisalign is not just a cosmetic treatment. It can also be used to treat malocclusions that may affect your smile’s health.
A malocclusion is the imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaw is closed. Uncorrected malocclusions can lead to dental problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, jaw pain, tooth loss, speech difficulties, breathing problems, and bone loss.
Invisalign can be used to address the following common malocclusions:
Underbite
An underbite occurs when the lower jaw is too far forward, causing the lower teeth to overlap the upper teeth. An underbite can wear down teeth and make it difficult to chew correctly.
Overbite
Overbites occur when the top front teeth overlap the bottom front teeth by over twenty-five percent. While many people have a slight overbite, a more pronounced overbite can cause excessive tooth wear and jaw pain.
Cross Bite
A cross bite is caused by lateral misalignment of the upper and lower arches, causing the top front teeth to rest inside the lower front teeth. An uncorrected cross bite can lead to serious dental problems like chipped or cracked teeth, gum recession, and bone loss.
Open Bite
An open bite is where the top and bottom teeth do not overlap at all. They cause a person to appear as if their mouth is always open.
It is not always possible to treat more severe cases of malocclusions with Invisalign. Some may require additional or alternative treatments to correct.
Invisalign Teen
The teen years are often when issues with adult teeth, like crowding and misalignment, become apparent. While many teens require braces, conventional metal braces can be embarrassing and uncomfortable to wear and get in the way of activities like participating in sports or playing an instrument.
With Invisalign Teen aligners, teens today have another way to ensure a straight, healthy smile. Invisalign Teen has been proven to be just as effective as traditional braces without any of the common complaints teens have about conventional braces.
Invisalign Teen aligners are designed with teens in mind. These unique aligners feature a “compliance indicator,” a small blue dot on each aligner that slowly fades when teens need to use their next set of aligners.
With Invisalign, you can have a straighter smile without the inconveniences of conventional braces. Enjoy the beautiful straight smile you’ve always dreamed of with Invisalign at Merry Dental!
Do you want to learn if Invisalign might be right for you? Schedule an appointment at Merry Dental in Billerica, MA, today!