Many adult patients come to our Orland Park cosmetic dentist office because they want to improve the appearance of their teeth. Some of these patients suffer from misalignment, gaps between their teeth, and overbites/underbites. For many years these patients put off orthodontic treatment because they did not want to deal with metal braces. Now, however, these patients can perfect their smiles using clear Invisalign aligners.
Invisalign technology has many benefits over traditional metal braces. Today we are going to be reviewing a few of them:
Clear Aligners
Invisalign aligners are made of transparent plastic resin, while traditional braces use metal brackets and wires to straighten teeth. Invisalign aligners are practically invisible when worn on the teeth, so you can perfect your smile without drawing attention to your orthodontic treatment.
Comfort
Plastic resin aligners are smooth, and thus do not irritate oral tissues like traditional braces do. Many patients complain that metal braces cut their inner cheeks—you won’t have to worry about this with Invisalign. You may notice that your teeth feel slightly tight when you switch to a new Invisalign aligner, but otherwise your aligners will not really affect the way that your mouth feels.
Keep Your Smile Clean
Invisalign aligners are completely removable. This means that you will be able to floss, brush, and use mouthwash just as you do now. Patients with traditional braces usually experience plaque and tartar build-up during treatment, because it is cumbersome to clean around metal brackets and wires. Keep your smile clean while you straighten it by using Invisalign aligners.
Invisalign is the modern, easy way to straighten teeth without metal brackets and wires. If you are ready to learn more about how this treatment works—or if you want to schedule a consultation with our dentist—feel free to call our Tinley Park Invisalign dentist office to get started.