You want your teeth to be even and to have the perfect smile, but you dread the thought of wearing braces. Whether you are in high school or college or you are a working professional, it’s natural to be concerned about their effect on your looks and social life. Is there an alternative? Yes, there is and it’s called Invisalign. Get more details on this treatment and what benefits it has to offer.

This treatment is designed for aligning properly crooked and crowded teeth. It can also work for removing gaps between teeth and for adjusting overbites. Most often, it is used on the front teeth.

The Invisalign system involves the making of clear surgical-grade plastic custom trays to place over the teeth that require proper alignment. These so-called aligners are invisible when placed over the teeth, but do the same work as braces. They are engineered to exercise vertical and horizontal forces on the right spots and even to rotate teeth when this is necessary.

As the treatment progresses, you will get new aligners on a regular basis, usually weekly, to get the best results in the shortest time. Most often, clearly visible positive change is achieved over the course of three to four months, but this period could be shorter depending on the situation.

The natural look of your teeth is retained because of the clear plastic aligners that fit over them. You will be able to smile confidently, perhaps not as widely as after the completion of the treatment, but still. You will not have to worry about your speech changing in any way.

Comfort is another major benefit of Invisalign that you can’t ignore. The plastic trays are made to fit precisely and do not cause gum and cheek irritation, let along scratching. This makes them a fine choice not only for those who have more sensitive gums.

Convenience is also among the main reasons why at GK Family Dentistry we have a growing number of patients opting for this alternative to braces. The clear aligners are easy to remove and to put back on. While you need to wear them for at least 20 hours a day, you have the flexibility of taking them out, if the need arises.

Simple and easy care is what you will enjoy as well. The aligners need brushing with a toothpaste just like your teeth. Unlike braces, they don’t trap food which would naturally make you feel more uncomfortable. While this makes brushing even quicker and more convenient, it also helps to keep the aligners in excellent condition, enabling them to do their job in the most effective way.

With Invisalign, you can achieve results which are perfectly comparable to those that braces will give you, but in a much more comfortable and convenient way and without the need to have metal all over your teeth. Your first visit to our office will involve an experienced dentist carrying out an exam to give you an idea of whether you are a suitable candidate for the treatment and explain how it will work exactly. Contact us to get more information and book an appointment.