A straighter smile could be yours in just a few months. Here’s how…

More than likely you’ve already heard about Invisalign, a nearly invisible way to straighten teeth; however, could this be the best way to fix your misaligned teeth? While you will need to sit down with our Honolulu, HI, dentist Dr. Ken Yasuhara to find out if Invisalign is right for you, here are some things to consider before coming into our office for a consultation.

Consider your dental issues

Since Invisalign appeared on the scene, technology continues to become more and more advanced. This means that our Honolulu, HI, dentist can treat more cases with Invisalign than ever before. Even more severe or complicated problems can be treated with Invisalign. Invisalign is often used to treat,

• Crowding
• Slightly crooked teeth
• Protruding teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Open bite

Consider your lifestyle

Are you a teen who is about to go off to college? Are you entering the workforce, or already a career professional? If so, then Invisalign may be perfect for you. After all, you want a beautiful smile that instills confidence but you don’t want to wear braces that your classmates or colleagues will immediately notice. Invisalign makes it possible to get a healthy, gorgeous smile at any age while also providing a discreet and less visible treatment.

Consider your time frame

How quickly do you want to see results? While a lot will depend on the severity of your dental issues, most adults will see full results in just one year of wearing Invisalign. More minor issues may require less time (anywhere from 6-9 months), and teens may need up to 18-24 months to get full results. The length of your treatment is one of the many things that we will discuss with you during your consultation.

Consider your schedule

If you are in class every day or working a typical 9-5 then you’re already fairly busy. The nice thing is that Invisalign fits into your schedule. Most patients don’t need to come in for checkups as often as they do with traditional braces. Every 4-6 weeks you’ll need to come in so that we can monitor your treatment’s progress and to make sure that everything looks a-okay!

Consider your dedication

While it can be freeing to have aligners that you can remove before eating, drinking, brushing and flossing, it’s also critical that you wear your aligners as much as possible each and every day in order to see results. A good candidate for Invisalign will be someone who is dedicated to wearing their aligners for 20-22 hours each day.

If you are a teen or adult living with a crooked smile in Honolulu, HI, then Invisalign treatment could help you get a straight smile. To find out if you’re right for Invisalign treatment, call our office at (859) 268-4423.