Invisalign is the comfortable and discreet way to straighten your smile. This innovative teeth-straightening system utilizes aligner trays to move the teeth that have the advantage of being both clear and removable! In Cupertino, CA, & Santa Clara, CA, Invisalign treatment is available at Cupertino Dental Health, where Dr. Stanley Sun and Dr. Stella Chan can straighten your smile discreetly.
How Invisalign Works
Like traditional braces, Invisalign moves the teeth by gently exerting pressure on them. However, rather than brackets and wires permanently affixed to the teeth, Invisalign utilizes custom-made removable aligner trays to straighten the teeth. Separate trays are worn over each row of teeth. Throughout treatment, multiple sets of trays are worn with each set being worn for only a few weeks before being replaced with the next set. Each subsequent set straightens and moves the teeth more.
Invisalign can address several types of orthodontic issues, not just crooked teeth. Some of the ways Invisalign can help include:
- Straighten crooked teeth
- Close small gaps between teeth
- Increase spacing between teeth that are crowded or overlapping
- Correct minor bite issues, such as a mild overbite or crossbite
Invisalign can correct several types of orthodontic issues, but more complicated problems sometimes need to be treated with traditional braces. The experienced dentists at our office serving Cupertino, CA, & Santa Clara, CA, can determine if Invisalign is the right orthodontic treatment for you.
Benefits of Invisalign
There are many advantages and benefits to choosing Invisalign for straightening your smile. A few of the exciting benefits include:
Removable: The custom aligner trays are not permanently affixed to the teeth and can be temporarily removed for up to two hours per day without interfering with treatment.
Discreet: The custom trays are made from a clear polyurethane plastic that makes them virtually invisible while wearing them.
Comfort: The plastic material used to make the custom aligners are soft and flexible. There are no hard metal surfaces that could potentially irritate the mouth.
Improved Oral Hygiene: Brushing and flossing can be challenging with other orthodontic treatments, such as braces since the brackets and wires are in the way. With Invisalign treatment, the aligner trays can be removed to more easily brush and floss.
More Dietary Choices: Another advantage of being able to remove the custom aligner trays is that patients can enjoy a wider range of food. Being able to take out the trays to eat means nothing can get stuck in the trays while eating. Removing the trays to eat also protects them from being damaged by hard or sticky foods.
Straighten your smile with Invisalign and enjoy all the advantages this innovative teeth-straightening method offers. For Invisalign in Cupertino, CA, & Santa Clara, CA, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sun or Dr. Chan by calling Cupertino Dental Health at (408) 257-5150.