It’s hard to believe that a small piece of plastic can make such a difference in a person’s smile. Fortunately, orthodontics has come a long way, and with Invisalign, it gives patients an alternative to traditional braces, offering a more subtle treatment while improving an individual’s oral hygiene and bite. It’s also becoming a more popular option because of its ability to achieve desired results significantly quicker than regular metal braces. Before you get started on your own path to a better smile, let’s find out more about Invisalign and how it not only improves the look of your smile but its health, too.
How Does Invisalign Improve Oral Hygiene?
Although Invisalign does require that you wear your aligners 20-22 hours each day, you are expected to remove them to eat, drink, and clean them. Unlike traditional braces that have metal wires and brackets and can be hard to maneuver a toothbrush and floss around, Invisalign makes the cleaning process significantly easier.
When removing your aligners, you can freely clean your teeth as you would any other time. There will be nothing to stand in your way when being treated with Invisalign. If you’re wondering why this is such great news, it is because even while receiving orthodontic treatment, you don’t have to worry about your oral hygiene deteriorating. Instead, it will do the exact opposite! With Invisalign, you can expect it to improve, especially if you maintain a good routine.
Whether it is overcrowding, spaces between your teeth, or a bite alignment issue, you’ll begin to notice, over time, that your oral health is in much better shape because of your consistency in cleaning your mouth and the aligners working to create straighter teeth by moving them into the proper place.
How Will My Bite Improve with Invisalign?
Of course, your oral hygiene isn’t the only aspect that will improve. You can expect a better functioning bite, too. An improper bite can be difficult to live with, especially if it’s causing immense pain, but thankfully, Invisalign is designed to address overbites, underbite, crossbites, and even open bites.
As the aligners gently move everything in the right direction, shifting your jaw in a way that causes it to realign, your ability to bite down without discomfort will increase.
Once you’ve completed your treatment with Invisalign, you’ll notice less wear and tear on your teeth or discomfort in your jaw.
The typical Invisalign treatment can take anywhere from 8 to 12 months depending on your individual case, which is still much less than what you could expect with traditional braces. Don’t let another day go by without talking to your dentist about possible treatment solutions for your dental needs. Trust a solution that will allow you to keep to your daily routine all while improving the look and overall health of your smile.
About the Author
Dr. Suzanne Najjar completed her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University before going on to pursue her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Najjar has also completed continuing education in Invisalign Clear Braces and laser dentistry. She and her team at Amaze Dental want every patient to feel great about their smile, which is why she offers Invisalign treatment for individuals with varying dental needs. Not only can this unique orthodontic solution improve the look of your smile, but it can also give you better oral hygiene. To find out how you can get started, contact us at (972) 230-1100.