Crooked teeth don't have to make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Invisalign, a subtle orthodontic treatment offered by your Portland, OR, dentist, Dr. A.J. Azbari of Barnes Dental, may be the perfect solution to your smile problems.
How Invisalign works
Invisalign offers a different approach to orthodontic treatment. Unlike traditional braces, the system doesn't require adding brackets or wires to your teeth. Instead, you'll receive a series of clear, removable aligner trays that fit snugly over your upper and lower teeth. The trays exert constant pressure on your teeth, which slowly realigns them.
You'll receive a series of trays when you begin your treatment. Each tray is designed to be worn for about two weeks, then swapped for the next set in the series. For best results, you'll need to wear your aligners for about 22 hours every day. Your dentist will discuss the ideal wearing schedule when you visit the Portland, OR, dental office.
Deciding if Invisalign is right for you
Invisalign can be a good choice if:
- You're unhappy with your appearance: When crooked teeth, gaps or crowding keep you from smiling, Invisalign can help. Best of all, the transparent trays mean no one has to know that you're straightening your teeth.
- You have a bite problem: Invisalign offers an effective way to treat mild to moderate bite problems, including overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites.
- You don't want to have to change your normal routine during treatment: You won't have to change the way you care for your teeth or avoid certain foods with Invisalign. You'll remove your trays in the morning and evening and brush and floss the same way you usually do. Food restrictions aren't necessary with Invisalign. Before you eat, you'll take your trays out, eat whatever you want, then rinse and replace your trays after you're finished with your meal.
- You're a teen or adult: Invisalign is a good option no matter what you're age. If you're an adult, you may only need to wear your aligner trays for about 6 months, depending on your orthodontic problems.
Are you ready to correct your orthodontic problems with Invisalign? Call your dentist in Portland, OR, Dr. Azbari of Barnes Dental, at (503) 297-8866 to schedule your appointment.