How your teeth fit together matters. While many people may view crooked teeth and bad bites (malocclusions) as cosmetic issues, a misaligned smile can increase your risk for tooth decay, gum disease, and other health concerns such as chronic headaches or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
Even if you understand the importance of seeking orthodontic treatment to address a mouth full of gapped or overcrowded teeth, getting metal braces can make it hard to commit to the process.
Because of that, Invisalign® clear aligners have become a welcome alternative to traditional metal braces due to their more discreet and convenient nature.
At Avalon Dental in San Ramon, California, Dr. Cliff Broschinsky leads our team in offering Invisalign for those who want a straight and healthy smile through an avenue that doesn’t include metal braces.
In this month’s blog, we highlight five reasons to consider getting orthodontic treatment in the form of Invisalign.
Invisalign uses clear plastic-like trays to encourage your teeth to move rather than the wires and brackets that metal braces employ. The trays sit very close to your teeth, making them nearly invisible. In fact, most people probably won’t even notice that you’re wearing orthodontic appliances unless they’re very close to you.
Since metal braces require brackets and wires, they can be incredibly uncomfortable and inconvenient. It’s common for the brackets and wires to cause cuts and lacerations to cheeks and lips.
In addition, you also have to be careful about what you eat, since certain foods can get stuck in the metal hardware and or even break portions of it.
But with Invisalign, you simply remove the trays to eat and clean your teeth and put them back once you’re done. The smooth removable trays eliminate the risk of injury and make eating and practicing oral hygiene much easier.
While traditional braces can oftentimes take well over two years to straighten your teeth, Invisalign can typically provide a straightened smile in much less time. The more diligent you are about wearing the trays for at least 20-22 hours a day, the faster and more effective the treatment will be.
Every person is different, and Invisalign is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. At the beginning of your Invisalign journey, our team uses 3D technology to customize your trays and lay out your treatment plan from start to finish, ensuring each tray gets you one step closer to your goal.
Having straight teeth makes it easier to care for them and protect them against plaque that could lead to cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Invisalign provides you with a smile that’s not only cosmetically beautiful but strong and healthy as well.
To get started with all the benefits Invisalign has to offer, schedule a consultation with Dr. Broschinsky at Avalon Dental by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.
