4 Freedoms That You Can Enjoy with Invisalign

Do you want to get on a path towards a straighter smile? Unfortunately, most of us aren’t born with the perfectly straight smile that we always dreamed of, but the good news is that you no longer have to spend who knows how long with a mouthful of metal brackets and wires. Invisalign in Hampton uses a series of clear plastic aligners in order to slowly shift your teeth into their new aligned locations. There are all sorts of freedoms of Invisalign that you cannot get through traditional braces. Here are a few of them.

Eating Freely

When you have braces, you need to settle for eating restrictions so that you don’t accidently damage your braces. Because Invisalign clear aligners are removeable, you don’t need to cut any of your favorite foods from your diet. Just be sure that you are always taking out your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. After eating, brush, floss, and put your aligners back in. It’s that simple.

Socialize Freely

Many people feel self-conscious about their smile when they are receiving orthodontic treatment because they don’t like the appearance of all of the metal brackets and wires. This isn’t an issue with Invisalign because they are virtually invisible. No one will even know that you have them unless you tell them yourself.

Increased Comfort

There isn’t a single teeth straightening option out there that doesn’t cause soreness and discomfort from time to time. However, Invisalign tends to be more comfortable because this technique does not use as much pressure as normal braces do. When you first put in a new set of aligners, you may feel some soreness, but this won’t be as uncomfortable as getting traditional braces tightened.

Smiling Freedom

When you have Invisalign, you will be able to more easily watch your plan become a reality. Your teeth will move in small increments at a time until they get to their final locations. With traditional braces, you don’t get to see the benefits of your new smile until the very end of your treatment. With Invisalign, you can enjoy the small improvements that you smile is making every single day.

While some misalignment issues are more complex and require traditional orthodontics, many of them can be solved with Invisalign. Whether you have an overbite or some gaps that you want to have corrected, clear aligners may make a great solution. This way, you get to work towards a straighter smile with all of the freedoms listed above!

About the Author

Dr. Charles R. Braga is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for over 25 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard before completing a rigorous program in periodontics and achieving his Master of Medical Sciences. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Periodontology. For more information on Invisalign or to schedule a consultation at his office in Hampton, visit his website or call (603) 926-1551.