Quick Summary
Invisalign is a series of clear plastic trays worn for a minimum of 22 hours a day that gradually straighten teeth without metal brackets or wires. Each tray is replaced by the next as its alignment work is completed. For adults, the clear trays allow discreet treatment in professional and social settings, and because they come out for meals and brushing, flossing stays straightforward.
Let’s face it. When you talk about straightening teeth, images of middle school kids with mouths full of metal and colored bands come into your mind. As an adult, those images might give you nightmares if you imagine it for yourself. But what if you have crooked teeth or problematic bite issues? What are your teeth-straightening choices that won’t embarrass you? Invisalign is the answer and is often the right choice for adults seeking to straighten their teeth.
Invisalign is a system by which a series of clear plastic trays, or aligners, are worn for a minimum of 22 hours each day, gradually straightening your teeth without metal brackets or wires. As each tray completes its alignment, another tray is applied to continue your smile transformation.
The clear plastic aligners allow for discrete use for adults, especially in professional or interpersonal situations. It enables the wearer to function professionally without losing any kind of credibility because of negative perceptions of metal braces. You’ll eat with confidence on dates or at business dinners because the aligners are removed for eating meals. After rinsing your mouth with water, simply pop the aligner back in and allow your smile to straighten.
You’ll also take out the aligners each time you brush your teeth. This enables you to thoroughly clean your mouth and teeth and makes flossing a snap. Flossing with traditional braces takes a long time and can be difficult, even for adults. Choosing Invisalign as an adult allows you to have a healthier mouth and therefore fresher breath.
These and other benefits are possible with Invisalign. Visit your orthodontist to begin learning about all the advantages that Invisalign can offer you as an adult looking to have straighter teeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Invisalign practical for a working adult?
The clear plastic aligners allow discreet use, so an adult can carry on in professional and interpersonal situations without the visible metal of traditional braces. You remove the aligners to eat, rinse your mouth with water, and replace them.
How does it affect my oral hygiene routine?
You take the aligners out each time you brush your teeth, which lets you clean your mouth and teeth thoroughly and makes flossing straightforward. Flossing with traditional braces takes a long time and can be difficult, even for adults.
How long do I wear each tray?
Each clear tray is worn for a minimum of 22 hours each day. As a tray completes its part of the alignment, the next tray is applied to continue the process.
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