As the year finally draws to a close, many of us will think about what we’d like to achieve in the coming months. For some, their goals are health or career-oriented, but it is also a great time to think about other aims such as adult orthodontics in Bowmanville. An increasing number of people are choosing to straighten their teeth. Planning ahead now means that by the time the warmer weather rolls around, you could already have a beautiful straighter smile. West Bowmanville Family Dental provides Invisalign braces, an adult-oriented system that is virtually invisible.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Instead of using traditional metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses clear aligner trays that look a little like teeth whitening trays. These are custom-designed to fit tightly over your teeth, applying precise pressure that gradually moves your teeth into the correct positions. The aligners are made from clear, smooth plastic and are thin and comfortable to use. You wear each set for two weeks before discarding them and begin wearing the next set in the series.
The number of aligners required depends on the orthodontic issues needing correction. Some people may only need a few sets of aligners, for example, where treatment is more cosmetically oriented, focusing only on correcting your front teeth positions. Generally, most people complete treatment within a year, but more complex bite issues might take a bit longer.
Why Choose Invisalign?
There are three main reasons why Invisalign is such a good system. Firstly, it is extremely discreet, and most people will not notice you are wearing aligners unless they look very closely. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to broadcast that they are receiving adult orthodontics treatment in Clarington.
Secondly, treatment is very effective when the aligners are used properly, providing a predictable outcome that can correct most orthodontic problems. You must make sure you wear the aligners properly, ideally only taking them out whenever you want to eat or drink anything or clean your teeth. They must be worn for at least 22 hours every day for the treatment to be successful within the predicted timeframe.
Thirdly, Invisalign is very easy to use, and treatment is minimally disruptive. You don’t need to change your oral care routine in any way, as you can brush and floss your teeth normally, although you do need to brush your teeth after meals. There’s also no need to change your dietary habits as you can eat whatever you wish because you remove the aligners before meals and whenever you drink anything other than water. With fixed braces, it’s necessary to avoid foods that could damage brackets and wires, such as anything very crunchy or sticky foods that are difficult to remove.
Treatment Is Planned with State-Of-The-Art 3-D Technology
Invisalign treatment in Newcastle is planned with our advanced digital scanner, which takes a detailed digital impression of your teeth. It replaces older style impression trays that are uncomfortable to wear, and a digital impression is much more precise. The data collected by the scanner creates a 3D digital model of your teeth shortly after the scan. We use specialized software to plan Invisalign treatment. It produces digital images showing how your teeth will move, and you can view the predicted treatment outcome before you begin. We find this a great way to get patients more involved, and it is excellent for allowing people to make a more informed treatment choice. We can make your custom aligner trays once you are happy with the predicted outcome.
If getting a straighter smile in Courtice is on your New Year’s wish list, why not book an initial consultation to discover more?
