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Getting a straight, beautiful smile used to take a lot of hard work. Many of us in Garden Ridge, Texas, still remember the days when kids and some adults would wear unattractive and uncomfortable metal braces to straighten their smiles. Traditional orthodontics also requires a year or more to straighten teeth. Fortunately, things are different today thanks to clear orthodontic therapies that have revolutionized dentistry.
Metal braces have such a negative reputation that many people choose to keep their misaligned smiles rather than undergo this treatment. Metal braces also pose other issues. For example, eating foods such as corn on the cob and popcorn is problematic with metal braces. Also, if your child plays a musical instrument, metal braces can affect their activities. Most importantly, it’s harder to clean your teeth well if you have metal braces. Misaligned and crooked teeth can ruin a smile, as can metal braces. That’s why clear aligners like Invisalign are so popular.
These aligners are made using a clear, biocompatible plastic that’s virtually invisible. This means you can straighten your smile discreetly and with greater comfort. Like metal braces, Invisalign clear aligners straighten your teeth using consistent, gentle force. Clear aligners look like athletic mouthguards but are very thin and much more discreet.
The principle of the treatment is the same as traditional metal braces, except clear aligners offer several key benefits, such as:
Invisalign allows you to live your life uninterrupted. You can enjoy your favorite foods, smile, laugh, and carry on your daily routines without thinking about your orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics uses gradual pressure to reshape your smile. You may notice slight pressure on your teeth when you start treatment. This is a normal part of the orthodontic process, and after a few days, your body should adjust to this sensation.
Invisalign treatment involves using a series of custom-created aligners to reposition your teeth gradually. Each aligner should be worn for about two weeks in the correct order to progress through your treatment. Staying on top of your changing schedule is crucial to your treatment success and will ensure you achieve a straighter smile in less time.
When you first come in, we’ll take a 3D scan of your dental arch using The Align® technology, which will not only capture the current image of your smile but also allow you to see what your smile will look like throughout every stage of your treatment. You can even see how your smile will look upon completion before you start treatment!
When you visit Rolling Oaks Dental, Dr. Larry Dougherty and the team can deliver the smile you’ve always wanted using the most trusted clear aligners on the market—Invisalign. The Invisalign system has changed countless lives, discretely creating amazing smiles that last a lifetime. To learn more about how Invisalign can improve your smile, call us at (210) 880-2229 to schedule a consultation. Your ideal smile can be your new reality with Invisalign.