Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Modern Solution for Straighter Teeth 

In the past, people who wanted straighter teeth had to resort to uncomfortable and unsightly metal braces with brackets and wires. Today’s orthodontics offers much better options for achieving a more perfect smile. At Westwyn Dental LLC, we offer a clear aligner solution that allows you to straighten your teeth discreetly and comfortably. Let’s learn more about Invisalign clear aligners and how they can give you the beautiful smile you’ve been dreaming of. 

Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Modern Solution for Mild Malocclusion

Malocclusion is the clinical name for crooked teeth. Invisalign clear aligners were introduced in the 1990s and quickly became an attractive solution to traditional metal braces. These aligners don’t permanently attach to your teeth. Instead, they are small and discrete aligners made from a BPA-free thermoplastic material that’s durable, flexible, and almost invisible. Like metal braces, Invisalign aligners use consistent and gentle force to move a person’s teeth to the desired positions gradually. 

Not Just for Crooked Teeth

Invisalign is most widely known as a solution for crooked teeth, but these clear aligners can also address these dental issues:

• Crossbite.
• Overbite.
• Underbite.
• Gapped teeth.
• Unevenly-spaced teeth.
• Crowding.
• Openbite.

No More Food Restrictions

With metal braces, people had to avoid foods such as corn on the cob, which got stuck in the brackets and wires. Also, any hard foods could damage the braces, so these had to be set aside, too. With Invisalign, you remove your aligners to eat so you can enjoy all the foods you love. 

Easy Removal for Oral Hygiene

One problem with metal braces is the difficulty of getting a good brushing in. Also, with metal braces, you can’t floss your teeth. When you straighten your teeth with Invisalign, you can remove the aligners to brush and floss your teeth. This means you still get to practice good oral hygiene while also working toward your straighter smile. 

A Fast-Track to Straighter Teeth

The Invisalign process can take 6 to 18 months, but this is about half the time it takes for metal braces to do their job. Nevertheless, Invisalign isn’t an overnight solution. 

The Best Candidates for Invisalign

Ideally, a person who wants to use Invisalign to straighten their teeth needs to have healthy gums and teeth. Before starting the Invisalign process, any existing dental issues must be addressed. This includes gum disease, decayed teeth, or cavities. Additionally, people with severe malocclusion may have to go with metal braces. 

A 24/7 Committment

Another requirement for the best success with Invisalign is being committed to wearing your clear aligners for at least 22 hours a day. Clear aligners can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing your teeth. You will also need to remove them at least once a day to clean them. Otherwise, the aligners should be worn all the time. 

Invisalign for Your Teeth in Berwyn, IL

With Drs. Schroyer and Duarte at Westwyn Dental LLC in Berwyn, Illinois, you can get the straighter smile you deserve. To learn more about Invisalign, call us today at (708) 797-9377 or request an appointment using our online form.

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