The Benefits of Invisalign

When you decide to straighten your teeth with orthodontic care, you have several options to choose from in terms of treatment plans. However, only one orthodontic treatment can straighten your teeth without the hassle of brackets or wires. Invisalign takes a different approach to renewing your smile, using aligner trays to carefully move the teeth into their final positions. Find out more about Invisalign with Dr. Stuart Loos at Loos Orthodontics in Canton, GA.

Can Invisalign help me? 
While Invisalign can help in many situations, not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment. Invisalign works best for patients over the age of 12 and adults who wish to straighten their smile and correct their bite issues. Invisalign requires excellent at-home dental care. Patients should brush twice daily and floss at least once to avoid tooth decay and gum disease which could hinder their Invisalign treatment. Patients should also be fully committed to their Invisalign treatment, wearing their aligner trays for at least 22 hours a day, then wearing their retainer for the recommended amount of time after treatment.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Invisalign uses clear plastic aligner trays which provide a totally different treatment experience than traditional metal braces. The most noticeable difference between the two treatments is that Invisalign’s trays are clear, blending into your look without being as obvious as metal brackets or wires permanently affixed to the teeth. Additionally, patients remove Invisalign to eat or perform their at-home oral care routine. This eliminates the need to avoid certain foods which could damage your traditional braces and use special floss to thread through each wire to floss your teeth every day. Decreasing the time required to eat or clean your teeth will increase the odds that you will remain diligent in your oral care routine.

Invisalign Treatments in Canton, GA
If you think you could benefit from Invisalign, you should consult with your orthodontist. If Invisalign is the best treatment for you, your orthodontist will take a 3D model of your mouth to send to Invisalign’s dental laboratories. Before creating any actual aligner trays, lab technicians will create a customized video based on the 3D model to show you exactly how your teeth will move and what your end result will look like. After approval, the lab sends the trays out to your orthodontist’s office where you will get a quick lesson on how to insert and remove the trays. After this initial visit, you will wear each tray in the series for about two weeks before switching it for the next tray. You will see your dentist about once every six weeks for check-ups.

For more information on Invisalign, please contact Dr. Loos at Loos Orthodontics in Canton, GA. Call (770) 345-8300 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Loos today!