Patients who have always wanted straighter teeth but didn’t want to spend years with a mouth full of metal have another option. Invisalign offers the same results as braces without the embarrassing wires and brackets. Though Invisalign is available for teens and adults, it is a particularly attractive option for professionals who don’t want to wear braces in the workplace
While braces are visible to everyone who sees a person smile, Invisalign is a clear piece of plastic that is nearly invisible. Many people don’t even know their coworkers are getting their teeth straightened. The aligners can be removed while the patient eats and drinks so there aren’t any dietary limitations like patients often have with traditional braces. Patients can also remove the aligners when they brush and floss. This is a major advantage over traditional braces that make it very difficult to properly care for the teeth.
Patients who choose Invisalign in Queens, NY go through a thorough evaluation that includes 3D photographs of their teeth because the aligners are created in the lab. Aligners are changed approximately every two weeks during treatment and the orthodontist sees the patient about once every six weeks to ensure the teeth are getting straighter.
Though wearing Invisalign is more comfortable than having a complete set of metal braces, many patients still feel discomfort as their teeth are moving and becoming straighter. The discomfort is more pronounced when patients change their aligners and may last for a day or more. With braces, the brackets and wires sometimes irritate a patients cheeks and tongue. Invisalign users do not have the same kinds of discomfort because their treatment only involves the plastic aligners.
Patients interested in Invisalign in Queens, NY should consult with a dentist or orthodontist with experience using the Invisalign system, such as Northern Plaza Dental Care. An experienced dental provider can advise a patient whether they are likely to get the results they hope for with Invisalign or if braces may be required to get completely aligned teeth. Invisalign is more effective when used by patients with the discipline to wear their aligners consistently.
