If you've ever looked at your smile and wished you could improve it, chances are you can, and that you can do so discreetly thanks to Invisalign. To learn a lot more about how Invisalign can improve your smile reach out to Dr. Stanley Sun and Dr. Stella Chan of Cupertino Dental Health in Cupertino, CA.

Both Invisalign and braces can treat a number of similar problems, but more severe cases and certain conditions can make traditional braces the best choice. Your dentist can advise you about the best course of action for correcting your smile. But crooked and crowded teeth, gaps, an overbite, underbite, and an open bite, among others, can all be treated with Invisalign.

These are all more than simply aesthetic concerns, as an improper bite can cause deformities in the long run. Such as wearing down teeth that rub against each other, thus wearing away the protective enamel.

When teeth are too close together they create hard-to-clean spaces which can allow plaque to build up and decay to set in. Leading then to cavities and gum disease.

Benefits Over Braces

The good news is that Invisalign can treat many conditions without a lot of the usual complaints about wearing braces. Besides being less visible, the best thing about Invisalign aligners is that they are removable, and should in fact be removed for about two hours a day.

This greatly improves your ability to clean your teeth and also liberates your dietary options. You no longer have to avoid food that would otherwise get stuck or threaten to damage your braces, but good oral hygiene is of course still necessary.

You also don't have to return to your dentist's office for adjustments, as virtual mapping can make the transition as easy as choosing the next tray in the series. Although visiting your dentist is still necessary from time to time to check in on your progress.

Invisalign Treatment in Cupertino, CA

There are many ways that Invisalign is a better alternative to traditional braces, and in which they can improve your smile. If you are curious then wait no longer, make an appointment today with Dr. Sun and Dr. Chan of Cupertino Dental Health in Cupertino, CA, by dialing (408) 257-5150.