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It's impossible to hide the fact that you're wearing braces when every smile reveals a flash of metal. Thanks to innovative dental 
technology, the world doesn't have to know that you're straightening your teeth. Dr. Stuart Loos, your Canton, GA orthodontist, explains how Invisalign offers a more subtle approach to orthodontic treatment.
What is Invisalign?
When you wear traditional braces, your Canton orthodontist attaches brackets to your teeth and threads wires through them. Adjusting the wires, which must be done every four to six weeks, moves your teeth into alignment. The Invisalign system uses removable aligner trays that look similar to mouthguards to change the position of both your upper and lower teeth. Since the aligners are clear, they're practically invisible.
How does Invisalign work?
Your orthodontist creates a 3D image of your teeth using impressions, photographs and X-rays. Viewing the image allows him to custom design your aligner trays and your treatment plan. You'll wear your new aligners 20 hours per day and will usually only take them out to eat.
What are the benefits of Invisalign?
The fact that the aligners are transparent is one of their most important advantages as far as many people are concerned, but that's not the only advantage. Invisalign also offers other important benefits, including:
- Flexibility: Playing sports is easy when you wear Invisalign trays. Since the trays are removable, you don't have to buy a specially made mouthguard. You'll simply remove your trays and reinsert them when your game or practice is over. Your trays can also be removed if you'll be attending a special event and would prefer not to wear the trays for a few hours.
- Easy Oral Hygiene: Have you ever watched a friend try to remove food or popcorn kernels from their braces? Wires and brackets trap food, making oral hygiene a complicated procedure if you wear traditional braces. Because your aligner trays are removable, brushing and flossing remains an easy process.
- Shorter Treatment Time for Adults: If you're an adult, you may only need to wear your aligner trays for about a year. Children and teenagers spend the same amount of time in treatment, whether they choose traditional braces or Invisalign.
Interested in learning more about Invisalign? Call Dr. Loos, your Canton, GA orthodontist, at (770) 345-8300 to schedule an appointment.
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