Do you have a crowding, crooked teeth, or a bad bite? Are you interested in straightening your teeth but don’t want the hassle of dealing with traditional wire and bracket braces? Invisalign is the “clear” solution!
Invisalign uses clear aligners to straighten your teeth by gradually moving them into a more ideal position. Invisalign is not only more comfortable than traditional braces, but it is also much easier to care for, and it’s so effective that your treatment may even complete sooner than it would with braces, too!
Invisalign works by slowly moving your teeth into a more ideal position with the help of clear aligners that fit snugly to your teeth. Approximately every two weeks, you simply change out your set of aligners to a new set until your treatment is complete. Invisalign aligners are also easily removable for meals and oral hygiene care, so wearing them is comfortable and caring for them is simple, making them perfect for patients ranging from their teens all the way to adulthood!
Invisalign can help nearly anyone from teen and older who has crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, and bite alignment issues. Your Healthy Smiles Dental Care of Muskegon dentist can help determine if you are a good candidate for Invisalign and give you an estimate of how long your treatment will take.
If you have crowded teeth, you are at an increased risk of cavities and tooth decay, because crowded teeth are harder to clean. Invisalign can help improve the spacing between your teeth, so they don’t look and feel crowded or complicate your oral health routine.
Gaps between teeth can be embarrassing and can also increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease if food gets trapped between teeth. Invisalign can close up these gaps and make your teeth look more evenly spaced, creating a healthy, more attractive smile.
A bad bite can not only make you insecure about your smile, but it can also cause a long list of oral health problems such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ dysfunction), teeth grinding (bruxism), and jaw clenching. Invisalign can correct overbites, underbites, and crossbites, helping to alleviate these issues.
Invisalign has many benefits over traditional braces, including:
The cost of Invisalign depends upon the individual patient and how long you will need to wear aligners. Your dentist will provide you with a cost estimate at the time of your Invisalign consultation.
Some dental insurance policies may cover a portion of your Invisalign treatment, and financing options are also available.