The start of a new year is often a moment for people to pause, reflect, and create goals for themselves for the upcoming 12 months. Common New Year’s resolutions include committing to exercising at the gym at least 3 times a week or making time to read more books every month. What about straightening your teeth? The new year is the perfect time to consider pursuing the perfect smile you have always wanted. Thankfully, fulfilling this resolution does not require metal wires and brackets in your mouth anymore. Here is everything you need to know about Invisalign in Canfield.
How Invisalign Treatment Works
Instead of the irritating and unsightly metal of traditional braces, Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of clear plastic aligners. The custom-made aligners apply gentle pressure to specific points in your mouth to gradually shift teeth into the desired position.
Invisalign aligners are shaped to fit snugly over your teeth and can be easily removed to eat, drink and brush your teeth like normal. In addition, unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign’s transparent design means they are virtually unnoticeable to others!
4 Major Advantages of Invisalign
Invisalign offers several important advantages compared to conventional braces. Adults and teens often choose Invisalign to straighten their smile for one or more of the following reasons:
- Greater Comfort – Traditional bracket and wire braces can irritate soft tissue and cause tooth sensitivity. Invisalign aligners’ smooth surfaces avoid this discomfort.
- Easy to Remove – For best results, aligners are typically worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, as advised by their dentist. However, Invisalign trays are easily removed, so you can continue to eating all your favorite foods and cleaning your teeth daily.
- Time-saving – Although each patient’s treatment varies, the entire course of Invisalign treatment typically lasts 8 to 18 months – significantly less than traditional braces.
- Superior Appearance – Invisalign aligners are almost invisible to the naked eye. Instead of noticing your braces, your friends, co-workers and family will more likely just see your beautiful smile!
I Am a Good Candidate?
While more serious mouth and jaw problems may require more intensive orthodontic treatment, Invisalign clear braces can help correct a range of common dental flaws, including
- Mildly crooked teeth
- Protruding or overcrowded teeth
- Wide gaps in teeth
- Mild overbites or underbites
Moreover, Invisalign is an especially good choice for you if you can relate to any of the following:
- You regularly interact with customers at work and wish to maintain a professional appearance throughout treatment
- You have sensitive teeth or gums and would find traditional braces very uncomfortable
- You have allergies to the metal used in traditional braces
What is stopping you from achieving the perfect smile of your dreams? Grab the new year by the horns and talk to an orthodontist in Canfield today.
About the Author
Dr. Marissa Mikolich has over a decade of experience helping patients achieve stunning smiles. The northeast Ohio native knows firsthand the profound impact smile alignment can have on one’s appearance and confidence, having undergone orthodontic care as a teen. Patients who want to know more about Invisalign clear braces can visit Dr. Mikolich’s website or call the office at 330-967-4110.