Many people go through life less than satisfied with their smile. The prospect of wearing metal braces, and the time and inconvenience they require seems like too much effort. Fortunately, today there is a popular method to straighten teeth that is quicker, easier and more aesthetically pleasing. Invisalign® clear aligners is an alternative method that has many advantages over traditional braces.
Disadvantages of Metal Braces
Metal braces take a toll on the health of your teeth. It is difficult to brush and floss teeth properly with metal brackets and wires, and routine checkups are complicated. While wearing braces, tooth decay and gingivitis can become a problem. The enamel on teeth is also vulnerable to staining with metal braces. Finally, brackets can cause demineralization of teeth and weaken them.
Traditional braces can also affect your lifestyle causing you to miss out on important events and special occasions because you feel self-conscious. The impact of the braces on the soft tissue of the mouth can create painful sores, which is an even greater problem for those playing contact sports. Certain foods cannot be eaten with metal braces. After an orthodontic visit, adjustments can leave a patient in agony.
The Beauty of Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Invisalign® clear aligners avoid a lot of the drawbacks associated with traditional braces. First, there is no guesswork on how a smile will appear at the completion of treatment because you get to see a 3d image of your straight teeth before you even start. At the first visit, the dentist takes an impression of teeth, and he sends the impression to a lab where the soft plastic trays are made. Patients receive their clear aligners at the second visit and can begin treatment immediately and without pain.
The clear trays are a popular choice because of their discrete appearance and because they can be removed for important events like weddings, reunions, or anniversaries. The clear trays allow you to smile with confidence throughout your entire treatment.
With Invisalign® clear trays people avoid frequent visits to the dentist because several sets of trays are provided at each appointment. The trays are replaced every two weeks, allowing for a gentle movement without the harsh adjustments of metal brackets and wires. The dentist monitors progress at brief appointments every 6 weeks and there are no dietary restrictions.. Clear aligners also allow for thorough brushings and flossing at home, as well as routine dental exams and cleanings.
Lakewood Ranch Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for Beautiful Smiles
Give Dr. Scala a call to begin the convenient and discrete straightening of your teeth. It has never been easier to attain a beautiful smile. Lakewood Ranch Family and Cosmetic Dentistry serves the dental needs of the Lakewood Ranch and all the surrounding areas. Contact us today for a comprehensive evaluation to see if Invisalign is right for you.