Being unhappy with your smile can adversely affect your social life, romantic life, and work life. Sigh. Crooked teeth are a confidence-buster and might keep you from smiling, and well, basically living your best life. If your smile causes you embarrassment, the thought of wearing metal braces (in adulthood) can be daunting. Relax…Invisalign will rock your world!
Invisalign Basics
To put it straight (no pun intended), Invisalign consists of clear aligners that straighten your teeth without the need of traditional metal braces. Invisalign is the king of its kind – the world’s most advanced clear aligner with more than 20 years of research and fine-tuning to perfect the process.
Invisalign can correct the following:
Gap teeth
- Crossbite
- Crowded teeth
- Open bite
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Uneven smile
Before & After Invisalign, Source: Berger Dental
How does it work?
Simple as could be, every Invisalign journey starts with a smile scan, the better alternative to messy molds. This allows the doctor to capture a 3D image of your teeth. Once your smile is assessed, a software will map out the path of your new smile from every tiny shift. Fun fact: you will get a sneak peak of your future smile!
Once the roadmap of your smile is paved, several sets of clear aligners will be customized to fit your teeth. Typically, each set of aligners are worn for two weeks, or as directed by your doctor. For best results, it’s recommended that you wear your aligners for 20-22 hours each day. You should gently rinse and brush your aligners to keep them clean. It’s normal to experience some mild discomfort and pain at the start of a new set of aligners. That means it’s working!
You might be wondering what happens once you finish wearing your last set of aligners. Well, it’s not game over yet. Your teeth are capable of moving back to their old stomping grounds, so you will need to wear retainers to keep your smile in check. Vivera retainers are designed to preserve your gorgeous smile for years to come!
The benefits of Invisalign are endless, most importantly freedom from metal braces! Here are some other amazing reasons to choose Invisalign.
- Comfortable: There will be no brackets popping off or metal wires jabbing your cheeks. The clear aligners adhere tightly to your teeth for optimum comfort and everyday wear.
- Convenient: Invisalign can be worn both at work and play. It also won’t limit your diet in any way, so feel free to indulge in all the popcorn and gum that your heart desires!
- Discrete: You literally have to be invading someone’s personal space to see if they’re wearing clear aligners. Practically invisible, Invisalign is very discrete. It might just be your best kept secret!
- Fewer emergencies: Not much can go wrong with the simplified design of Invisalign. The chances of rushing to the doctor with a loose wire are zilch.
- Removeable: Got a dinner date? No problem. Simply pop out your aligners and enjoy night on the town.
If you’re like sign me up right now, we have some great news! To make sure Invisalign is the right fit for your smile, you can schedule a consultation with a certified Invisalign provider, or visit a local Invisalign store for a complimentary digital scan and preview of a new smile.
If you would like to schedule an Invisalign consultation with Dr. Mark Berger, call us at 954-344-4488, or complete an online appointment request to schedule your consultation.