Invisalign Clear Aligners Glastonbury

Crowded Teeth

When your teeth aren’t properly aligned, it’s harder to remove harmful substances, like plaque and tartar. Not only that, but it can make it difficult to smile confidently. Fortunately, if your case of overcrowding isn’t too severe, there’s a chance that we can improve the health and appearance of your smile with clear, barely noticeable aligners.

Gaps Between Teeth

Both small and large gaps in your smile can take a toll on your oral health. That’s why we recommend exploring your orthodontic treatment options, even if spaces between your teeth don’t bother you. If Invisalign is an option, then we will gradually close the gaps, giving you a smile that not only looks great but also reduces your risk of common oral health problems, like tooth decay.

Overbite

In addition to improving the alignment of your teeth, Invisalign can improve the alignment of your bite. So, if your upper teeth jut out considerably, you may not need traditional braces! The best way to find out if you’re a good candidate for clear aligners is by scheduling a consultation with us. That way, we can assess the severity of your case and the health of your smile.

Underbite

If you have an underbite, then you know firsthand how difficult it can be to enunciate clearly, chew properly, and smile confidently. There is good news, though: Invisalign clear aligners can correct common bite problems like this when used in tandem with other orthodontic accessories, like rubber bands and buttons. As a result, your orthodontic treatment may not involve any metal.

Crossbite

For decades, patients who wanted to align their teeth and their bite had one choice: wearing metal braces for 2-3 years. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case for patients with mild to moderate crossbites! If we determine that we can achieve the desired results with Invisalign, then we can have a custom series of aligners made. Before you know it, you’ll have the healthy, confident smile that you deserve.

Open Bite

If you haven’t heard of an open bite before, it’s when there is a space between the upper and lower teeth that prevents them from meeting evenly when a patient bites down. Unfortunately, this can lead to issues like premature wear, so it’s important to have it corrected. If you suspect that you may have this bite problem, then don’t hesitate to schedule an Invisalign consultation with our team.

The Aligners Are Discreet

Unlike traditional braces, which are a bit of an eyesore, Invisalign aligners are crafted from see-through plastic. Plus, they are custom-made to fit the contours of your teeth, which ensures that they don’t look or feel bulky. All that to say, you won’t have to wait until the end of your orthodontic treatment to smile confidently! Unless they know what to look for, even those closest to you won’t be able to tell that you have braces.

There Aren’t Dietary Restrictions

If you had traditional braces in the past, then you may remember having to steer clear of certain foods. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you don’t need to abide by the same dietary restrictions. In fact, when it comes to eating and drinking, there’s really only one rule: you need to remove your aligners first (with the exception of water). Outside of that, just do your best to limit your intake of ice cream, soda, and other cavity-causing treats.

Taking Care of Your Smile Is Easy

Maneuvering around metal brackets and wires isn’t easy. That’s why patients with traditional braces often buy interproximal toothbrushes and pre-threaded floss. Since clear aligners are removable, you don’t need to buy anything special with Invisalign. Just take them off, rinse them with cool water, and put them in their designated case first. Then, you can brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash like usual.

The Trays Are Crafted From Smooth Plastic

Another reason to choose Invisalign in Glastonbury: the aligners are crafted from smooth plastic and are custom-made to fit the contours of your teeth. As a result, they won’t irritate the soft tissue in your mouth and cause painful mouth sores! Instead, the journey to your dream smile will be smooth sailing.

Tip: If one of your aligners has a sharp edge, bring it to our office! That way, we can carefully file it down, ensuring that it fits comfortably.

There Aren’t Monthly Adjustment Appointments

Oftentimes, patients assume that there simply isn’t room in their lives for orthodontic treatment. However, unlike traditional braces, there aren’t monthly adjustment appointments with Invisalign. Instead, you’ll be given several sets of aligners so you can progress through portions of your treatment plan at home. Then, every 6-8 weeks, you’ll come to our office so we can make sure your teeth are moving as anticipated.

The Average Treatment Time Is Shorter

Finally, the average treatment timeline with Invisalign is only 12-18 months. Traditional braces, on the other hand, often take 2-3 years. So, you can see why patients who have a wedding, a graduation, or another special event coming up often choose to straighten their teeth with clear aligners.