Enjoy an Easier Way to Get a Straighter Smile

Straight, evenly aligned teeth look healthy and attractive, but many people are not born with a straight smile. Even if you didn’t have orthodontics as a kid, it’s never too late to straighten up, and it’s never been easier to achieve a straighter smile in Whitby. Nowadays, there is often no need to wear metal braces, as Invisalign clear aligners offer an excellent alternative.

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an advanced orthodontic system using the latest technologies. Instead of visible brackets and wires, Invisalign uses mouth trays made from clear BPA free plastic. The trays are made to move your teeth firmly yet comfortably, applying gentle pressure in precisely the right areas. The aligners achieve this effect because they are custom-designed using computer 3-D simulation, moving teeth precisely and effectively.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Unlike fixed braces where the brackets are attached to your teeth and remain in place for the duration of treatment, Invisalign aligners are removable. You can easily take out the trays whenever you want something to eat or to drink anything other than water. One thing to remember is that the trays must remain in place at least 22 hours each day. Ideally, you should only remove them when you want to eat or drink or for oral care.

Most importantly, keeping your teeth clean is super easy. You can brush and floss your teeth normally without needing to clean around fiddly brackets and wires. One problem with traditional brace brackets is that they can leave unsightly stains on the teeth because it is so tricky to clean around the brackets thoroughly. There are no such issues with Invisalign, and you can easily maintain a healthy smile throughout treatment.

You use each set of Invisalign trays for approximately two weeks before throwing them away and wearing the next set in the series. Treatment continues in this way until your teeth are straight. The number of aligner trays required depends on the length of your treatment plan and the issues requiring correction. Some people only require a few aligner trays to correct more cosmetically oriented problems affecting only their front teeth. Others have more complex problems that require longer treatment. Typically, most people complete treatment within a year, but you can find out for sure during your initial consultation.

Who Can Have Invisalign?

Learn if you are suitable for Invisalign treatment by visiting us here at Margolian Dentistry. Our Invisalign certified dentist in Oshawa can assess your teeth and gums carefully, identifying the problems requiring correction. Invisalign can treat a comprehensive range of orthodontic issues, including quite complex cases. It can correct problems with overcrowding and can close or minimize unsightly spaces between teeth. Invisalign is also designed to correct problems with underbites, overbites, crossbites and open bites.

How Can I Tell If Invisalign Will Be Effective?

In the past dental treatments such as teeth straightening in Ajax used to require a leap of faith. You needed to trust your dentist’s judgement that the treatment would result in a healthy, straight smile. There are no such concerns with Invisalign because it is planned with 3-D simulation.

When you see our dentist for Invisalign treatment, they will digitally scan your teeth. A digital scan is extremely accurate, producing high-quality 3-D images that are used to design your treatment plan. The images can be manipulated, showing how your teeth will move until they are eventually straight. Many people find it a real advantage in being able to preview these images beforehand, and course, it gives you the chance to have some input in your treatment plan. Now, you can look forward to a straighter smile with complete confidence that it will provide the results you desire.

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