Invisalign Clear Braces in Southbury, CT
Using a series of virtually invisible, comfortable-to-wear, and custom-made plastic aligners, your teeth will gradually shift into the position Dr. Kest has prescribed. You’ll change the aligners about every two weeks, causing your teeth to incrementally, almost effortlessly, move into the desired position, eventually giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.
Invisalign won’t interfere with your day-to-day life, as the aligners are removable for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. In addition, Invisalign corrects many of the instances that braces are commonly used for, including:
- Crossbite
- Crowded Teeth
- Overbite
- Spaced teeth (gaps)
- Underbite
Invisalign vs. Traditional Metal Braces
Comfortability
Braces aren’t the most comfortable thing in the world, ask any teenager. They usually include cuts to your lips and cheeks, help create hard-to-reach sores, and many other annoyances that come around during your time wearing braces.
Invisalign has smooth edges and is made as a custom fit to your mouth, which removes the potential for cuts and sores during your treatment. Another plus to Invisalign clear aligners is that the trays are removable, which makes it much easier to reach any areas of your mouth that may need some extra attention.
Ease of Cleaning
Braces can be brushed and flossed around, but they cover a lot of space and the wires can make it quite difficult to brush effectively. If food gets behind any of the metal or wires, you would need a small brush or try to pick the food out with another teeth tool. This can be a problem, food and stains becoming stuck in hard-to-reach places covered by braces, as the food can lead to plaque, gum disease, and tooth decay.
With Invisalign aligners, you can remove the trays and keep your normal teeth-brushing routine while also cleaning the inside of your trays too!
Effectiveness
Invisalign Benefits
Invisalign Treatment Time
Braces can take between 16 to 18 months, sometimes the treatment can go on for longer than 2-years depending on the goal or what is needed. The reason for that extensive length of time is that the precise movement for the teeth isn’t planned out.
The Invisalign treatment time is significantly shorter, often around one year, because the precise movement needed is planned out and different molds are made for each stage of treatment.
Fewer Trips to the Dentist
Braces require you to visit an orthodontist pretty frequently so they can be adjusted and your teeth’ progress monitored. The visit can include changing the size of the wire, replacing brackets, tightening, or wiring your braces with extra wires. These can sometimes take a few hours to do.
With clear aligners, you don’t need that regular upkeep with an orthodontist. When you do visit the office it is primarily to have your clear aligner trays switched out and to make sure your teeth are moving as they should.
Dental Scanning
To get braces placed, you’ll first need a thorough examination of your teeth and mouth for proper fitting. This step involves having plastic pieces put in your mouth to spread your cheeks far from your gums and teeth for an x-ray, scanning, and pictures to be taken.
With Invisalign treatment, many dentistry offices use 3D scanning instead of taking impressions and entirely skipping the invasive evaluation that traditional braces require.
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Get Your Invisalign in Southbury Today!
Dr. Perry S. Kest is an Invisalign Preferred Provider and is available for a consultation to answer any questions you may have about Invisalign clear aligners. We look forward to restoring confidence in your smile and providing quality dental care to keep your mouth healthy and beautiful.
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