No one should have to know that you are wearing braces.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to get orthodontic treatment as a child or teenager. Luckily, more and more adults are turning to our Orange Park, FL, dentist, Dr. Michael Vanover, to fix crooked teeth and to get a straighter smile. Is it time for you to get that beautiful smile, too? While we know adults have more reservations when it comes to getting orthodontic treatment later in life, we do offer a nearly invisible way to get the results you want without other people noticing.
You didn’t read that wrong; Invisalign is an easy way to get a straighter smile without a mouth full of metal. Instead of the traditional bracket-and-wire approach, Invisalign employs a set of custom-made clear, plastic aligners that are specifically designed to apply pressure to certain teeth to gradually move them into the proper alignment. Each aligner is created to move teeth a specified amount, so as you continue to replace your old aligners with new ones you will begin to see subtle changes in your smile.
The first step to getting Invisalign is to visit our Orange Park general dentist for a consultation and exam. We want to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment and that the issues you want to address are treatable with Invisalign. Then we will take digital images of your mouth, which our special computer software will use to help us map out your individualized treatment plan. This software will even help us decide which teeth will be moved and exactly how much with each specific aligner.
While aligners are removable, it’s important that you still wear them as much as possible so that you can get results as quickly as possible. Aligners should be worn for about 20 to 22 hours each day, but should be removed before brushing and flossing your teeth and before meals and snacking. Each aligner should be worn for about two weeks before being replaced with the next one in your treatment.
The average adult’s length of treatment is about one year. Of course, this can fluctuate depending on what issues you want to fix and how severe they are. During your treatment-planning phase, we will be able to provide you with a more accurate treatment length.
Do you want to find out more about getting Invisalign in Orange Park, FL? Ready to find out if this is the right treatment for you? Then call Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park today to schedule your no-risk consultation.