Metal braces used to be the only teeth straightening option. Although these braces do a great job at improving your smile, they require wearing a mouthful of metal for a year or two. Thanks to the introduction of the Invisalign clear brace system, there's another choice. Dr. Tiffany Bolen, your Decatur, GA dentist, explains how Invisalign can help you change your smile on your own terms.
Invisalign provides a clear advantage
Your Decatur dentist will take X-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth when you choose the Invisalign brace system. Using special software, she'll create a 3-D image of your teeth that will be used to create a series of aligner trays for your top and bottom teeth. The aligner trays fit snugly over your teeth and gently move your teeth into the proper alignment. Because the aligner trays are clear, it won't be obvious that you are wearing braces.
Every two weeks, you'll begin using a new set of trays. Aligner trays are worn for approximately 20 hours per day. Total treatment time usually takes about one year if you're an adult. If you're a teenager, you'll wear the braces for about as long as you would need to wear metal braces.
Invisalign braces offer many benefits
One of the most important advantages of the Invisalign system is the ability to remove the braces any time you want. You'll take the aligner trays out when you eat, attend a special event or play sports. Since you remove the braces to eat, you can continue to eat all the foods you enjoy. Hard foods, gum and popcorn aren't off-limits as they are with metal braces. The Invisalign system is an excellent choice if you want the benefits of braces without the disadvantages of traditional braces.
Invisalign is versatile
Invisalign is used to correct a variety of mild to moderate alignment and bite issues, including:
- Gaps
- Crowding
- Underbites
- Crossbites
- Overbites
- Open bites
Interested in learning how Invisalign can perfect your smile? Call Dr. Tiffany Bolen, your Decatur, GA dentist, at (404) 377-1147. Improve your smile with Invisalign!