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Are your teeth crowded? Spaced apart? Have they shifted since having braces? If you, like many adults desire a straighter smile then Invisalign may be a good option for you. Unlike traditional wire and bracket braces that are bulky and uncomfortable, Invisalign® straightens your teeth using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It's virtually invisible, which means hardly anyone will know that you're straightening your teeth. Invisalign is an increasingly preferred choice for improving crooked or misaligned teeth in adults who want to avoid the social embarrassment of wearing wire braces. Invisalign can correct a wide range of dental problems. Talk to your dentist in Katy and find out if you are a good candidate. You can have an improved smile in less than a year! Invisalign Treatment: What's Involved? Once your dentist determines that Invisalign is right for you, he will work with you to map out your entire treatment plan. This begins by taking an impression of your teeth. Then using the latest in 3-D imaging technology, impressions of your teeth are transformed into a series of clear and removable aligners, perfectly customized for your specific needs. You will wear the comfortable trays on your teeth, and over the course of treatment the teeth are gradually shifted into their desired position. Approximately every two weeks, you will begin wearing a new set of aligners, advancing you to the next stage of your treatment. Occasional checkups with your dentist will help monitor your progress along the way. At every stage, you will be able to see the dramatic improvements in your teeth and how much closer you are to reaching your desired smile. Alter Your Smile, Not Your Lifestyle Invisalign features many benefits. For one, Invisalign is virtually undetectable. That means you can go through treatment without anyone even noticing. Invisalign is also removable. You can conveniently take out your trays to brush your teeth, floss, eat dinner or even for a special occasion. As long as you are wearing the aligners for the required amount of time each day, you are free to remove the trays as you need to. And since you can remove your aligners, you can eat what you want without having to worry about breaking a wire or bracket. Another benefit of Invisalign is its comfort. While abrasive wire braces can irritate your cheeks and mouth, thin Invisalign trays are smooth and gentle on the oral tissues. With Invisalign, there's decreased risk of lost braces, broken wires, cuts and abrasions that can happen inside the mouth. Choosing to straighten your teeth as an adult is a big decision; one that will effect not only your appearance, but your lifestyle as well. With Invisalign, you can alter your teeth without altering your life. Not everyone is a good candidate for Invisalign. Only a dentist or orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To learn if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, contact your Katy dentist for an appointment.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Katy orthodontist and family dentists, Dr. Darrell Hamon and Dr. Arnaud De Buyl. Specializing in Katy Invisalign, veneers, oral surgery, orthodontics, and implants, Drs. Hamon and De Buyl and their team of professionals are equipped to handle all of your dental health care needs.
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