Straightening your teeth used to mean metal brackets and obvious, colored rubber bands taking over your mouth. However, you can 
now straighten your teeth without sacrificing your smile with Invisalign. This unique orthodontic solution allows you to straighten your teeth almost invisibly. Learn more about Invisalign with your Evans and Augusta, GA dentists at Summerville Dentistry, Dr. Scott Wingard and Dr. Caleb Morris.
Do I need Invisalign?
Invisalign focuses on realigning misaligned teeth and repairing issues with a patient’s bite. You could benefit from Invisalign if you have:
- misaligned teeth
- overcrowded teeth
- under crowded teeth
- overbite
- underbite
- crossbite
- open bite
Does Invisalign provide the same results as traditional braces?
Yes, Invisalign repairs the same issues as traditional braces with comparable end results. Invisalign even has benefits over traditional braces. Invisalign’s clear aligner trays are essentially invisible to others and differ greatly from traditional braces’ metal brackets and wires. Additionally, patients can simply remove Invisalign’s trays to eat or brush. Compared to traditional braces, which require special threading floss and tools like water flossers, Invisalign keeps your oral care routine short and uncomplicated.
Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment in Evans and Augusta, GA
Invisalign works by using custom designed trays to apply pressure to the teeth in order to move them. The trays come in a series. The number of trays in the series depends on the severity and complexity of the problems Invisalign treats. Patients wear each tray for two weeks, then switch the tray for the next in the series until treatment ends. Patients see their dentist every six weeks for a check up. Your dentist uses a physical examination to ensure your teeth are moving on schedule and at the correct pace.
Invisalign treatment begins with a consultation with your orthodontist. After determining that Invisalign is your best option, your dentist will take a 3D model of your mouth. Invisalign’s dental laboratory uses this model to design your aligner trays. Before actually creating the trays, the lab sends a video showing your teeth and how they move throughout treatment. After approval, the lab creates your trays and sends them back to your dentist’s office so you can begin treatment.
For more information on Invisalign, please contact Dr. Wingard and Dr. Morris at Summerville Dentistry in Evans and Augusta, GA. Call (706) 738-4723 to schedule your appointment today!