Invisalign

What can Invisalign do for me?

​Invisalign is not just for "straightening teeth", there are many benefits to Invisalign which include:

• Properly align teeth by correcting crowded teeth or closing spaces between teeth.

• Can easily improve crossbites, overbites, and underbites.

• Prevents teeth from cracking or chipping by correcting the bite.

• Greatly improves gum health.

Why is Invisalign better than metal braces?

Although traditional metal braces have been used for decades to align teeth, there have been very little improvements in the treatment itself. While there are a few cases that clear aligner therapy (Invisalign) cannot treat, about 99% of cases can be treated using Invislaign. There are a few advantages to using Invisalign over metal braces.

• Appearance: Metal braces are very noticeable while Invisalign is discreet and often cannot be seen even while they are on your teeth.

• Cleanliness: Metal braces make it difficult to clean between your teeth. A special type of floss is required to clean between teeth, which is much more difficult and time consuming to use than regular floss, and often leads people to give up on flossing completely. Invisalign can be removed while brushing and flossing to make cleaning your teeth easy.

• Comfort: Metal braces require a "tightening" every so often, which makes the teeth very sensitive and the gums very sore. Invisalign creates multiple aligners that are usually worn for 1 week at a time. Each new aligner makes predictable, minor movements to prevent the sensitivity and soreness many people feel with metal braces, and therefore are much more comfortable to wear.

• Less Cavities: Metal braces often cause food to get stuck between teeth or underneath the gums, and that bacterial growth can lead to a higher amount of cavities or gum disease during treatment. Invisalign does not have this issue. It is much easier to keep your teeth clean with Invisalign as there is no metal wire which often prevents proper flossing habits.