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Have you always wanted a straighter smile, but don't want to wear traditional metal braces? If so, you are in luck. With clear aligners, you can straighten your smile without anyone even noticing. The clear aligners are manufactured using advanced computer technology that predicts tooth movement, making it possible for the removable orthodontic appliance to gradually straighten teeth. This unique treatment hosts an array of advantages for adults and teens. Get the perfect smile you have always desired with the help of your cosmetic dentist in Elmhurst. What Conditions do Invisible Braces Treat? Invisible orthodontic appliances may not be suitable for certain cases of misalignment or complex bite problems that are better addressed by traditional orthodontics. Invisible orthodontic appliances can be used to treat the following conditions: * Overbite or overjet
* Crowded or widely spaced teeth
* Crooked teeth Designed for adults and older teenagers, invisible orthodontic appliances are not recommended when baby teeth remain. Children and younger teenagers that are faced with orthodontic problems will require traditional metal braces with brackets on the front of the teeth. Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine if you are a candidate for invisible braces. The clear aligner treatment is designed primarily for adults due to the need for absolute and rigid cooperation, as the trays need to be worn for 22 hours per day and should not be forgotten or lost. Invisalign: Clear Aligners It is often hard to tell if someone is wearing an Invisalign aligner, which makes the straightening process more discreet and less life altering. Invisalign was introduced in 1999 by Align Technologies and incorporates a series of clear, plastic aligners that fit comfortably over your teeth. Like traditional braces and orthodontic appliances, the aligners are designed to move your teeth gradually into the desired position. The Invisalign process requires one set of impressions and photographs of your teeth, which are taken during the initial consultation. Once the impressions are made, they are used to create a three-dimensional computer projection of how your teeth could be moved in increments. This process forms the basis for developing a series of custom-made aligners that are designed to accomplish the movement of your teeth to their final position. Each aligner must be worn in its specific order for about two weeks, in which it moves the teeth in small increments. With Invisalign, you have the ability to remove your aligners for eating, drinking certain beverages, brushing and flossing, but they must be worn at least 20 hours a day in order to reposition the teeth successfully. Not everyone is a candidate for invisible orthodontic appliances or Invisalign, but by visiting your dentist in Hinsdale you can find the best solution for a straighter smile. Severe cases may require traditional wire braces. Your dentist will be able to advise you on the best course of treatment.
Sean Hartmen writes for premier Hinsdale, Lombard and Elmhurst, IL dentist, Dr. William DeWitt. Dr. DeWitt, Hinsdale, IL dentist, was honored to become a clinical professor of Endodontics at Loyola, contributing and co-authoring articles during his 17 years of teaching. DeWitt Family Dentistry offers services in root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, implants and Invisalign.
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