You might see braces on children more often than you do on adults, but that doesn’t mean crooked teeth only affects the young. If you never addressed your malocclusion in childhood, chances are your teeth didn’t straighten themselves over time. Even if they were straight throughout your teens, your permanent teeth can become crooked in adulthood for a number of reasons. When they do, we can often straighten them without the need for extensive orthodontic treatment. Instead, we may recommend Invisalign® Clear Braces, which utilize invisible aligners rather than a complex system of brackets and wires.
Straighter Teeth Without Braces?!
The reason traditional braces are complicated is because the art of orthodontics can be complicated. To effectively realign your teeth, they must be moved slowly to allow the jawbone around your teeth’s roots to reform to their new position. However, Invisalign is designed to gently nudge your teeth into straighter positions, and to do so using a series of solid, custom-made aligners made from clear acrylic. Using a mold of your teeth and oral structures as the foundation, we can design each aligner in your series to guide your teeth through a prescribed path of movement. After the last aligner is removed, your teeth will have been realigned into their desired positions.
The Benefits (Besides Straighter Teeth)
The fact that Invisalign’s aligners are clear and virtually invisible is the system’s most prominent benefit. Throughout your treatment, you can continue with your daily life confident that no one will spot your clear braces. The more extensive benefits include;
- Easier hygiene—since the aligners can be removed, you don’t have to alter your diet or your hygiene habits to effectively clean your teeth. Removing them also eliminates the chances of food getting stuck in your braces.
- Discretion for special events—before a date, business meeting, photo shoot, or other occasion where your smile might be under close scrutiny, you can temporarily remove the clear braces to ensure your confidence.
- Increased comfort—as solid appliances, Invisalign aligners don’t consist of jagged wires or edges that could sit uncomfortably or scrape against the insides of your cheeks and lips.
ABOUT YOUR DEERFIELD DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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