Braces have been used for decades to help patients shift teeth into proper alignment, but just as long, patients have been unhappy with the unsightly metal brackets and wires. Not only do wire and bracket systems mar patients’ smiles during treatment, they may also irritate lips and gums causing discomfort. At Capital Smiles, we offer patients the clear alternative – Invisalign. This clear plastic alignment tray system allows patients of any age to correct their smiles subtly and comfortably.
Invisalign Treatment Process
Traditional braces straighten teeth using a system of brackets and wires. By adjusting wires, pressure placed on the brackets slowly shifts teeth into their ideal alignment. The Invisalign system makes use of the same consistent pressure to shift bite alignment over the course of treatment. However, rather than using a series of brackets and wires, Invisalign straightens teeth with clear, plastic alignment trays. These tray aligners are crafted to represent a stage in alignment slightly closer to proper position than the current smile. By wearing each set of trays for about two weeks, the patient’s smile is gently moved into alignment. Treatment is typically completed in 12 to 18 months, but may be completed in as little as 10 weeks!
Benefits of Orthodontic Care
In addition to making smiles look great, orthodontic treatment has numerous oral health benefits, and Invisalign orthodontics makes straightening smiles more comfortable, cosmetic, and effective than before. Some of the benefits of straightening teeth and aligning bites with the Invisalign orthodontic system include:
- Improved oral health since it’s easier to clean between evenly spaced teeth, and a properly aligned bite prevents damage from uneven ware.
- Because Invisalign alignment trays are clear, your smile looks great throughout treatment, so there’s no need to worry about appearance. In fact, patients can remove their trays for important events, so they always look their best.
- The removable alignment tray system makes caring for teeth during orthodontic care simple.
- By removing aligners, patients are able to enjoy the same foods during treatment.
- Patients who choose Invisalign also save time compared with traditional orthodontics. Overall treatment is completed more quickly, and because there’s no need to tighten or adjust wires, fewer appointments are needed throughout treatment.
Find out More about Capital District Invisalign Orthodontics
If you’ve avoided orthodontic treatment because of the unappealing metal brackets and wires, Capital Smiles can help. Contact our capital district team to find out more about the Invisalign clear braces system.