Discover how Invisalign treatment works to straighten smiles.
There are many adults that have misaligned smiles but have never gotten braces to fix it. Unfortunately, having a misaligned smile can certainly make you lose confidence in your appearance, not to mention some dental problems that could occur down the line if you don’t straighten your smile. Luckily, our Montville, NJ dentist Dr. Janice Lee at Morris Dental Care has a simple solution for adults who want to get a straighter smile. It’s called Invisalign.
Why Invisalign?
One of the biggest concerns teens and adults have when it comes to getting braces later in life is that they don’t want to feel self-conscious about having to wear braces, especially at work or school. Traditional braces adhere brackets to the front of teeth, making them visible; however, Invisalign is a metal-free orthodontic alternative that uses clear, flexible aligners that are nearly invisible. These aligners are similar to whitening trays, except each tray is custom made to fit over your teeth to shift them into the proper position over the course of your treatment.
What should I know about Invisalign?
Before getting Invisalign treatment, our dentist will examine your teeth to make sure that your goals for treatment align with what Invisalign can offer. While these clear aligners can treat a wide range of misalignments, from gaps between teeth and overbites to open bites and crowding, more severe problems may be better corrected with traditional braces.
Before getting Invisalign treatment here are some things you should know,
- You must wear your aligners as much as possible (aim for 20-22 hours each day)
- Only remove your aligners before eating and drinking and before caring for your smile
- You may get faster results with Invisalign treatment (average length of treatment for adults is about one year)
- You’ll only need to come into the office for checkups about every 6 weeks
- You don’t have to change your diet to accommodate your aligners, just remove them prior to eating to prevent stains
- You should also clean and rinse out your aligners regularly throughout the day to prevent the formation of stains. Your dentist can share with you proper cleaning and care tips for your aligners
- Clear attachments may be applied to the teeth to speed up the treatment process
With an office in Montville, NJ, Dr. Janice Lee at Morris Dental Care also provides comprehensive dental care to people living in and around Towaco, Pine Brook and Lake Hiawatha, NJ. If you want to learn more about getting Invisalign then call our office today at (973) 227-1820.