Invisalign is technology designed to give you the smile you’ve always wanted, without the display and anxiety associated with metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners move teeth in the same way traditional braces do: gently applying controlled forces to teeth to move them into a better position. Sexson Orthodontics Ltd. has offered patients this Invisalign technology since it was first introduced to orthodontists back in 1997.
In order to help get a more beautiful smile, Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth. You wear a set of aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush and floss. As you replace each set of aligners with the next in the series, your teeth will gradually move until they reach the position the doctor has prescribed for you. At regular intervals, you’ll receive a new set of custom-molded clear aligners to continue the straightening process. The total number of clear aligners is specific to you, determined by the doctor for your course of treatment.
Since Invisalign is practically invisible, there’s no unwarranted attention to your mouth. In fact, very few people will notice at all – unless you tell them. They’re comfortable to wear and can be removed easily when you eat, brush, and floss.
Invisalign can be used to treat the a variety of common orthodontic problems for adults and teens. Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive adjustments, Invisalign can certainly help. It is successful in treating overly crowded or widely spaced teeth. It can also relieve more complex issues, including overbites, underbites and even crossbites. Occasionally there are still some situations for which traditional braces would still be best. A complimentary exam by Dr. Sexson will help determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign.
Because Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to position and straighten teeth, you can keep your active lifestyle during treatment. Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are discreet and have no metal bands or wires to irritate your mouth. So go ahead and be as active as you like. Since Invisalign is removable, just take the clear aligners out for special events or if you’re going to indulge in a sticky, gooey snack, bite into an apple, or even a cripsy pizza crust. Another benefit of Invisalign is your aligner can function as a night guard if you have a teeth grinding or clenching habit, as it will priotect your teeth from excessive wear.
Of course you want to look great at work, at school and with friends, and with Invisalign treatment, you still can. Because Invisalign is clear and nearly invisible, most people will never know you’re straightening your teeth – unless you tell them. And when your course of treatment has ended, you can feel more confident, whether in front of people or not. You’re going to have a stunning smile. All across the country, people like you now have great smiles and straighter teeth, thanks to Invisalign. Why not join them?
