Invisalign Aligners/Braces in Swampscott Massachusetts
For adults and teens, traditional braces can be a great way to handle orthodontic concerns, but are also very disruptive to a patient’s day to day life. From needing to make routine orthodontic appointments to get your braces tightened, to having increased difficulty flossing and brushing, to of course just the aesthetic look of traditional braces, it is no wonder why many adults avoid them. Fortunately, there is an alternative. For minor to moderate orthodontic solutions, Invisalign Clear Aligners are a great way to improve the alignment of your teeth and symmetry of your smile without disrupting your day to day life. If you are interested in learning more about Invisalign, please give us a call.
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How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign braces, also known as Invisalign aligners, slowly shift teeth into position in a way that is similar to how removable retainers can prevent teeth from shifting. While retainers are just worn overnight and stop your teeth from shifting back into a crooked or misaligned position, Invisalign is worn all day. In fact, it is required that Invisalign patients wear the clear removable braces for 22 hours every single day. They should only be removed when you are eating or brushing/flossing. Over the course of your treatment you will transition from one pair of aligners to another. The total number of aligner sets is based on the orthodontic changes a patient needs. Each aligner set works by moving your teeth a little closer to a perfect aligned smile. Once an aligner set is done, you switch to the next set. Overall Invisalign can take anywhere from three months to a year and a half based on the changes you need. If you are interested in getting specific answers for your smile, we recommend making a quick dental appointment with our team to discuss Invisalign.
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What Problems Can Invisalign Help Solve?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment. It provides both aesthetic and functional benefits to patients. Not only will your smile appear more symmetrical, but it might also help decrease the risk of tooth decay or gum disease that can occur when your teeth are misaligned and harder to clean at-home. Here are some of the ways Invisalign can help patients:
Overbites/Underbites
While your teeth might appear evenly spaced and not be crooked, you might still have orthodontic issues with your bite alignment. When the top arch of your teeth is too far forward, you have an overbite. If the bottom arch is too far forward you have an underbite. In some cases, patients have crossbites where different sections of the top and bottom teeth are misaligned. Misalignment can put strain on the jaw and lead to TMJ and other functional issues.
Crooked Teeth
In some cases, a singular tooth or group of teeth can shift at odd angles. Not only does this create a crooked smile but it can have large impacts on both your bite alignment and your oral health. When your teeth are at odd angles it can be more difficult to brush and floss, moreover it can be easier for bacteria to get trapped between the teeth.
Gaps Between Teeth
Some adults can have large gaps between their teeth. This can cause both aesthetic and functional issues for patients. Tooth gaps can make it easier for food and bacteria to stick around and cause decay and gum disease.
Crowded Teeth
In some cases, patients will have teeth that are crowded and crooked. It can be especially difficult to brush and floss when teeth are crowded and potentially covering each other. When one tooth crosses in front of another it can lead to a greater risk of cavities.
Are There Patients That Shouldn't Get Invisalign?
During an Invisalign consultation your dentist might recommend that you get traditional metal braces instead of Invisalign. Severe orthodontic issues or alignment problems that require more work often require traditional methods. Invisalign is designed to make small to moderate adjustments overtime. Additionally, adults and teens need to understand that the leading reason an Invisalign treatment can fail is when a patient fails to adhere to the daily Invisalign schedule. If a patient is not wearing their Invisalign for 22 hours every day it can delay and halt your orthodontic results. With traditional braces there isn’t this risk, instead there is a risk of the braces popping off or the wires snapping.
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If you or someone in your family is interested in getting Invisalign, we would be happy to see you at our office for a consultation. Give us a call to discuss Invisalign in Swampscott Massachusetts.