Orthodontics is the part of dentistry that specifically deals with the alignment of your teeth and jaw. When most people think of orthodontics, they think of braces. Braces naturally cause us to think of a group of grinning teenagers.
However, orthodontic problems are not limited to teenagers. Adults have dental needs as well.
While wire and bracket braces are a time-tested and extremely effective way to bring your teeth into their proper places, they are not always the ideal choice for an adult patient. That’s why Evolve Dental offers Invisalign, a great alternative to traditional braces.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is exactly what its name implies: a nearly-invisible alignment system that will have your teeth straightened and adjusted with minimum inconvenience.
Traditional braces use wires to apply pressure to your teeth. Through a series of regular adjustments throughout the treatment period, this pressure gradually shifts the teeth into place.
Invisalign has no wires, so how does it work?
Invisalign aligners apply pressure to your teeth, but they do it through the custom design of the aligner itself. This aligner is created from a medical-grade polymer that is both comfortable and sturdy.
It is also made to fit around your teeth with pinpoint precision. As you snap in the alignment tray, its custom-crafted shape puts pressure exactly where the wires would have done so.
There are also no regular adjustment appointments with Invisalign. Instead, the system uses a series of aligners. Each one in the series is adjusted just a little bit, until reaching the final goal at the end of the treatment.
When it’s time for an adjustment, simply take out the old aligner and slip on the next one. It’s as easy as that.
Why Use Invisalign?
There are a number of amazing benefits to using the Invisalign adjustment system.
Comfort | Invisalign has no sharp edges. It has no metal. It has no potential for snapped wires. The custom design of the clear aligners makes it fit perfectly into your mouth.
Safety | Invisalign is safe to wear through nearly any activity. Between sleeping, eating, sports, or business meetings, Invisalign clear aligners can go with you through the whole day with no extra inconvenience.
Removeable | The removability of Invisalign really re-emphasizes their convenience. Not only are you able to take them out whenever you need to, but they are easy to clean and maintain. Brush and floss your teeth exactly as you normally would, with no worries about cleaning around your dental gear.
Speed | The Invisalign system is designed to work quickly. You may be able to get a full-mouth adjustment in only a year.
Checkups | There’s no need to come in for regular adjustments. Simply pick up a set of aligners at your appointment, and enjoy the time you don’t have to spend in the dental chair.
Talk to Us About Invisalign
If you think that the Invisalign adjustment system might be right for you, feel free to call us here at Evolve Dental Group.
