Invisalign could help you straighten your smile comfortably and discreetly. This innovative orthodontic option utilizes flexible aligner trays to move and straighten the teeth. The trays are clear, making them virtually unnoticeable to others. At Summerville Dentistry, Dr. Scott Wingard and Dr. Caleb Morris provide Invisalign in Augusta, and Evans, GA.
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign can help your smile in several ways. This orthodontic method straightens crooked teeth, closes small gaps between them, and corrects minor alignment and bite issues. More complicated orthodontic concerns such as significant alignment problems are best treated with traditional braces. One of the experienced dentists at our offices in Augusta, and Evans, GA, can determine if Invisalign is an option for you.
What makes Invisalign so unique is the use of aligner trays to move the teeth. Unlike braces, there are no hard brackets, bands, or wires. The aligner trays fit over the top and bottom rows of teeth and can be removed as needed for up to two hours a day. The trays are custom made for each patient and multiple sets of trays are worn throughout treatment.
Invisalign’s trays gently exert force on the teeth to help them conform to the shape of the aligners. Each set of aligner trays is worn for a few weeks and is then replaced with the next set. With every new set, the teeth become straighter and move closer to the desired final position. Invisalign can be worn by adults and teens.
Advantages of Invisalign
Invisalign offers a number of advantages as a treatment option for straightening your smile. The primary advantages are that they are:
- Discreet: The aligner trays are almost unnoticeable to others since they are clear
- Comfortable: The trays are made from a soft and flexible plastic material that is comfortable to wear. There are no hard or rough areas that can poke or irritate the mouth
- Removable: The aligner trays can be temporarily removed for up to two hours a day without affecting treatment
- Have Improved Oral Hygiene: Since the trays can be removed, it makes brushing and flossing much easier compared to braces
- Have Fewer Food Restrictions: The ability to remove the trays when eating means you can enjoy eating a wide variety of foods without worrying about damaging the trays or getting anything stuck in them
If you desire a straighter smile, Invisalign could be the solution. Dr. Wingard or Dr. Morris can determine if this exciting teeth-straightening method will work for you. For information about Invisalign in Augusta, and Evans, GA, call Summerville Dentistry at (706) 738-4723 for the Augusta office or (706) 250-2998 for our Evans location.