Invisalign is an innovative and discreet way to straighten your teeth. Rather than using brackets affixed to the teeth like braces, Invisalign utilizes removable aligner trays. Invisalign is available at Lifetime Family Dental in New Lenox, IL, where Dr. Aroon Pal and Dr. Amer Atassi can help you achieve the smile you desire.
How Invisalign Straightens Teeth
Invisalign uses an innovative approach to straightening teeth. Multiple sets of custom aligner trays are worn throughout treatment. Each set includes two trays, one for the upper and lower rows of teeth. A set of trays is worn for a few weeks and is then switched out for the next set. As patients progress from one set of trays to the next, the teeth become straighter and move closer to the final position.
Although Invisalign does not involve brackets, bands, and wires like braces, the teeth are still moved in the same manner. The aligner trays gently exert pressure on the teeth to move them in the intended direction, as is the case with braces.
In addition to straightening crooked teeth, Invisalign helps address other orthodontic issues as well. Invisalign can close small gaps between teeth and improve spacing between teeth that are crowded or overlapping. Some types of bite alignment problems, such as a minor overbite, can also be treated with Invisalign. More complicated orthodontic issues are best treated with braces. The experienced dentists at our office in New Lenox, IL, can determine if Invisalign will work for you.
Advantages of Invisalign
Invisalign is an exciting orthodontic treatment option for both teens and adults that offers numerous benefits, including:
- Removable: Aligners can be temporarily taken out for up to two hours per day without compromising treatment.
- Discreet: A clear plastic material is used to fabricate the custom aligners so they are virtually invisible to others.
- Comfort: Aligners are made from a flexible plastic material that fits comfortably over the teeth with no hard brackets or wires to potentially irritate the mouth.
- More Dietary Choices: Patients enjoy fewer food restrictions during Invisalign treatment since the aligner trays can be removed when eating. Taking them out prevents damage from hard or sticky foods.
- Improved Oral Hygiene: Brushing and flossing pose unique challenges with braces that are not an issue with Invisalign since the aligners can be removed to perform your daily oral hygiene routine.
- Teeth-Grinding Protection: The aligners provide the added benefit of protecting the teeth for patients who grind them at night.
Straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly with Invisalign’s aligner trays. For Invisalign in New Lenox, IL, schedule a consultation with Dr. Pal or Dr. Atassi by calling Lifetime Family Dental at (815) 717-8793.