Invisalign Over Braces(Invisible/Clear Braces)

You want your teeth to be straight and even, and you want to have a perfect smile, but you dread the thought of wearing braces. Whether you are in school or you are a working professional, it’s natural to be concerned about the effect of crooked teeth on your looks and social life. It’s also natural to not like having a mouth full of metal braces for a couple of years. 

Is there an alternative? Yes, there is, and it’s called Invisalign. Get more details on this orthodontic treatment and the advantages of Invisalign over braces. At Carmichael Smiles in Carmichael, CA, you can receive this state-of-the-art care to convert a crooked or gapped smile into one that is beautifully straight.

Invisalign aligners are designed to straighten crooked or crowded teeth. They can also eliminate gaps between teeth and correct problems with the bite. For example, Invisalign aligners can correct overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite. 

The Invisalign system starts with the creation of clear, surgical-grade acrylic trays that fit over the teeth to start moving them into better positions. These aligners are virtually invisible when fit snugly over the teeth, but they do the same work as braces. They are engineered to exert both vertical and horizontal pressure on the right areas of your teeth to correct alignment and bite. They can even rotate teeth when necessary.

First, each patient gets a thorough examination to ensure that their teeth and gums are fully healthy. Then their teeth, bite, gums and whole mouth are 3D scanned to gather information for the design of their aligners. This information goes to the Invisalign technicians who manufacture a series of aligners, each one shaped to continue the movement of the teeth into their ideal positions. 

When the Invisalign braces arrive in our office, we call the patient to come in for an orientation appointment, where we show them how to properly use the aligners. They will start with the first aligners in the series and wear them for one to two weeks before switching to the next pair. They will continue to progress through the series of aligners until their teeth are in their optimum positions. 

As treatment progresses, we will bring the patient in every several weeks to ensure that their progress is ideal. It’s common for patients to start seeing the change they want within three to four months. A complete treatment program often takes about a year, but for some patients, the treatment duration could be shorter. The length of time depends on how much correction of the patient’s smile is needed. 

There are so many advantages of Invisalign braces over traditional metal braces. Our patients tell us they love that they can smile without showing a mouthful of metal braces. We love that for them, too. 

If you decide on this treatment to correct your smile, your acrylic aligners will be nearly invisible. You will be able to smile confidently throughout your treatment. There may be a short period of time required to get used to the way they feel, but your normal speech and comfort should return quickly after you start wearing these aligners.

Those who wear traditional metal braces say that metal braces are uncomfortable and may irritate or cut into their cheeks. The comfort of Invisalign braces is another benefit that you can’t ignore. The acrylic trays are made to fit snugly and precisely over your teeth. They are engineered so they don’t cause gum or cheek irritation. This makes them a fine choice for anyone with sensitive tissues in their mouths.