Invisible Braces Can Straighten Your Teeth

Dental technology has gotten to the point where patients' teeth can be straightened with invisible braces. Many individuals with crooked teeth are embarrassed by them and tend to hide their mouths. Lots of them don't do anything about it because they don't want to wear those unsightly metal bands. Guess what? They don't have to! There are now clear aligners called Invisalign that must be installed by a specially trained dentist or orthodontist. Not every oral health care practitioner is certified to use Invisalign devices and technology. If you're interested in having this revolutionary process done to create your perfectly aligned smile, here are some things to think about:

- Find the right DDS: When searching for the right dental practitioner for your situation, ask around to friends, family members and coworkers and find out who they see. Research online review sites and websites to find a professional who is certified to install these invisible braces. You can also go to the Invisalign website and find a list of practitioners in your area.

-Make a consultation appointment: Once you find your doctor, make an appointment to get to know each other and make your individualized plan. During this visit, your oral health care professional will take x-rays of your teeth, perform a thorough examination and show you literature and video clips of what to expect. He or she will study exactly how your teeth fit together and may also take a mold or impression of your bite. 3-D imagery is used in the planning process as well in order to get an exact fit in your alignment products.

- Your aligners, which are clear trays made of a safe plastic which is free of harmful chemicals such as BPA, will be created as an exact fit for your mouth. These are removable but should be worn during the bulk of your waking hours. Besides being extremely unnoticeable because of their clear material, they also have the positive feature of not interfering with meals or having your teeth cleaned because they can simply be taken out.

- Changing out the trays: A patient will wear a graduated series of trays in sizes during the progress. These switch outs will be done every couple of weeks and a visit to see your DDS will need to occur every six weeks.

- Won't be long now: It takes less time to have a straighter smile with these dental devices. For adults, it often takes as little as one year to have that straight set of pearly whites that have been longed for. For teens, it may still take the same length of time as classic metal bands and brackets, but it won't feel like as long since they're barely noticeable.

Ready to have your teeth lined up in attractive formation with the help of invisible braces? All you have to do is find that special Invisalign provider, make your appointment and you'll be on your way to the broadest and happiest smile you've grinned in a long time. What are you waiting for?