Braces have long been regarded as a highly effective way to fix crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, and other orthodontic issues. They have helped millions of teens and adults achieve nice, straight smiles they can be proud of. Dr. Jennifer Kim of Pender Dental Care offers an alternative to braces, a process called Invisalign, at her Fairfax, and South Riding, VA office locations.
Invisalign has exploded in popularity since its inception in the late 1990s, and for good reason. Instead of metal brackets and wires, it uses clear plastic trays called aligners that are custom-molded to the wearer's mouth. These aligners can straighten a patient's teeth in as little as six months and in a more subtle way.
Benefits Of Invisalign
Invisalign offers many advantages over traditional braces. Dr. Kim's patients in Fairfax, VA, enjoy Invisalign benefits such as:
No Food Restrictions
With regular braces, you must avoid certain foods and worry about food getting stuck in the brackets. Invisalign wearers can remove their aligners to eat, allowing them to enjoy all the foods they normally do.
Aligners Are Clear
Clear aligners offer a much more subtle way to straighten teeth, helping patients not to feel as self-conscious about their smile as they might with metal braces. You can hardly notice someone is wearing Invisalign.
They're Removable
Patients can remove their Invisalign trays whenever they want, not just for eating. This is great when attending special occasions and events. Patients don't have to remove their aligners in front of others to eat and can socialize more confidently.
No Changes To Oral Care Routine
Patients with traditional braces must brush their teeth more carefully, working around brackets and wires. Flossing is also more tedious because you'll need to use floss threaders to get around the wires. With Invisalign, you simply remove the aligners to brush and floss like normal.
Greater Level Of Comfort
The aligner trays are made of smooth plastic molded to fit your teeth. No wires or brackets are poking your cheeks or irritating the inside of your mouth.
Invisalign Reduces Emergency Appointments
There will be fewer emergency visits to your dentist. You won't have to worry about breaking a wire, popping it out of a bracket, or having to tighten or replace wires.
The Path To A Straighter Smile
Looking to straighten your teeth? If you're interested in Invisalign in Fairfax, VA, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim of Pender Dental Care. Call our office at (703) 865-6880 to make an appointment. Or, call our location in South Riding, VA at (703) 327-2424. Don't wait! Call today and be on your way to the smile you deserve!