Do you love your smile? When you look in the mirror, do you like how your teeth look, or do you wish they were straighter? Maybe you have thought about getting braces, but you don’t like the look of traditional braces because of the metal brackets and wires. If so, you need to consider Invisalign in Farmington Hills.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign clear aligners are a series of custom-made, clear braces that gently move your teeth into the desired position over a period of time. Often, your treatment time will be shorter than with traditional braces.
Your Invisalign clear aligners are nearly invisible and can be removed when you eat, drink, brush, and floss your teeth. This allows you to care for your teeth more efficiently and avoid tooth decay and gum disease while undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Who Is a Candidate for Invisalign?
If you are a teenager or an adult and have any of the following dental conditions, you may be a candidate for Invisalign clear aligners:
- Misaligned teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign clear aligners are made of thin, clear plastic that fits snugly around your teeth. Your aligners are custom-made for your mouth, and you will receive a series of aligners designed to move your teeth a little at a time. Typically, you will wear each set for one week at a time before replacing them with a new set of aligners.
You will only remove your Invisalign clear aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss, so you will wear your aligners for approximately twenty-two hours a day. Your treatment time will depend on various orthodontic factors, but many patients can enjoy straighter teeth in half the time of traditional braces. Once you have completed your Invisalign treatment, you will need to wear a retainer to complete your treatment.
Do You Need a Dentist in Farmington Hills, MI?
If you think you might be a candidate for Invisalign clear aligners, or if you want to visit with someone in our dental office about your dental needs, we want to hear from you! Please call Barone Family Dental at (248) 855-1277 for more information or to schedule an appointment.