If you are worried about aspects of getting braces such as process, cost, how you will look with the braces, and of course the adjustments and cleaning, now there are quite a number of alternatives to wiry-looking, traditional braces of yesteryear. One such alternative which many patients are excitedly chatting about is Invisalign® braces.
Invisalign® is not only an effective alternative but also a safe one which allows you to benefit from a variety of teeth-straightening procedures without letting the cat out of the bag about what your teeth are up to. Although these braces provide the same range of benefits as regular braces, Invisalign® treatment is both embarrassment and hassle free.
 
A three dimensional computer imaging system is what works behind the scenes in Invisalign® braces. The imaging system will show the patient the entire treatment plan starting from the current position of the teeth all the way up to the desired final position. Based on this, a range of aligners are custom-created and each individual aligner will gradually move the teeth little by little over a period of two weeks. After roughly a two week period per aligner, each aligner is replaced until the desired position is achieved. The name "Invisalign®" comes from the fact that the aligners are just about invisible and made up of clear, medical grade, strong plastic. Invisalign® braces have a close resemblance to trays used for bleaching except for the fact that the aligners are actually customized based on the person and are designed to cause tooth movement as prescribed by the dentist. Since the aligners can be removed, this makes it easy for Invisalign® patients to drink or eat during the course of their treatment. Patients can floss and brush their teeth without any hassle so oral hygiene will not be a huge problem. Invisalign® is also quite comfortable and doesn't strain the lips and gums as it doesn't have any metal brackets or wires. Also in the case of teenagers and contact sports enthusiasts, Invisalign® is much safer as there is zero risk of mouth injuries.
Many people are now willing to use Invisalign® braces as they are extremely beneficial for orthodontic patients. On top of this they are quite price competitive when compared to their traditional counterparts. A large number of dentists, including Dr. Swift and Dr. Christian, are taking it onto themselves to provide third party financing, particularly for adults whose dental insurance typically doesn't cover adult orthodontics.
Yet one of the biggest benefits of Invisalign® is that dental patients have the chance to look at what their post-braces look will be even before the treatment begins. With Invisalign®, you will find that the journey to a radiant smile is much more comfortable and faster too! If you think yourself an Invisalign® candidate, call us at (214) 739-8888 for a free Invisalign® consultation today!
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