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Have you always wanted a straighter smile, but never wanted to undergo treatment because you dread the thought of traditional, bulky braces? There is no need to fret anymore. With Invisalign the need for conventional wire braces is eliminated. Invisalign incorporates a series of clear, removable aligners that are designed to be esthetically pleasing, unlike many conventional wire-and-bracket braces. The clear aligners are specifically created for each individual, which means no aligner is the same for any patient. If you are a candidate for Invisalign, straightening your teeth can be easy and invisible. What Conditions does Invisalign Treat? One condition that Invisalign can commonly treat is overly crowded teeth. When your teeth are too close together they don't have the ability to sit in a straight line because there is not enough room in your mouth. With Invisalign, the goal is to open up the space between your teeth to give them room to sit next to each other, rather than overlapping. In addition to overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth can also benefit from Invisalign. When there is too much space between your teeth because of abnormal growth of your jaw or a shift in your teeth due to missing teeth, you develop widely spaced teeth. Other conditions that are treated using Invisalign include: • Overbites
• Underbites
• Crossbites How Invisalign Works Your Invisalign aligners are manufactured at the Align Technologies dental laboratory using computer-aided technology. Once the aligners are created they are sent back to your dentist who will distribute them to you in a series of one or two at a time in order to successfully monitor your process. Invisalign is a treatment that requires a series of dental impressions to determine the best position for your teeth. During your initial consultation an impression and photographs of your teeth are taken. These impressions are then used to create three-dimensional computer projections of how your teeth can be moved. This is the basis for creating the custom-made aligners for your treatment. Each of your aligners is required to be worn for a specific amount of time for approximately two weeks. During each interval and aligner change, your teeth will slowly begin to move in small increments. Your aligners are removable for eating, drinking and brushing or flossing your teeth, but it is important to wear your aligners for a minimum of 20 hours a day in order to allow your teeth to reposition successfully. Not all instances of misaligned teeth can be treated with Invisalign, but proper consultation with your dentist in Lombard will determine an appropriate treatment for your smile. Your dentist will examine your teeth and advise you on the best treatment option. Talk to your dentist today to see if Invisalign is the best option to straighten your smile.
Sean Hartmen writes for premier cosmetic dentist in Lombard, Dr. Mohammed Salamah offering services such as Invisalign in Lombard. Completing all levels of training in Implant Dentistry at the Misch International Implant Institute in Michigan is proof that Dr. Salamah is the best choice for implants in Lombard in addition to an array of dental needs for every patient.
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