Invisalign is an alternative to metal braces that can improve the appearance of your smile without the hassle. Instead of using brackets and wires to straighten your teeth, the Invisalign system uses a series of clear aligners to move your teeth into their desired positions slowly. At the implant dentist in San Rafael, CA, Aparna Subramanian Dental Office, we also recommend Invisalign aligners because they are completely removable, so you can continue eating and drinking whatever you’d like throughout your treatment. This also makes oral hygiene easy because patients can remove their aligners when brushing and flossing.
You’ll wear each set of aligners for about two weeks during your Invisalign treatment. It’s recommended to wear your aligners about 22 hours a day for the best results. Although this may seem like a lot initially, most patients adjust to wearing them very quickly. Patients generally switch out their aligners every two weeks until they’ve completed their treatment plan, which typically takes about one year for adults and teens.
Who Is a Suitable Candidate for Invisalign?
- Patients with mild to moderate misalignment
- Patients looking for an alternative to braces
- Patients who have a busy, on-the-go lifestyle where traditional metal braces may interfere with daily life
- Patients who want a discreet orthodontic option
- Teenagers or adults who want straighter teeth
The Advantages of Invisalign
- You can eat and drink whatever you want during your entire treatment process because you can easily remove your trays before eating or drinking. You can also brush and floss your teeth as you usually would to keep your mouth healthy and clean. There are no food restrictions with Invisalign like there are with traditional braces.
- The smooth plastic surface of Invisalign aligners is much more comfortable than brackets and wires. You won’t have to worry about cuts and scrapes or mouth irritations as you may with braces. You also won’t have problems with loose brackets or wires that can break easily.
- Your teeth will be straightened in the same amount of time as wearing traditional braces. Most patients complete their treatment within 12 to 18 months. However, this can vary from case to case, so it’s essential to work with our doctor to get the best possible estimate for how long your treatment will take.
- You’ll be able to see the dentist less throughout your entire treatment with Invisalign than you would if you were wearing metal braces. Since no adjustments are needed, you’ll only need to see our dentist every four to six weeks to pick up your next set of aligners. These visits are quick and don’t require you to have any work done on your teeth.
To learn more about the benefits of Invisalign, visit Aparna Subramanian Dental Office at 880 Las Galinas Suite #5, San Rafael, CA 94903, or call (415) 479-8747.
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Aparna Subramanian, DDS
Location
880 Las Galinas Suite #5,
San Rafael, CA, 94903
Phone: (415) 479-8747Text Us: (415) 479-8747