Dentist in Parma Heights Tells Who Can Get Invisalign

What do you dislike about your smile? Gaps, crowding, overbite–these common defects hurt your appearance and self-confidence, too. Older teens and adults may correct their dental alignment with amazing Invisalign clear aligners from Dr. Vladimir Khramoy and Dr. Caroline Salib at Advanced Dental Center.

Just What is Invisalign?

Invisalign clear braces in Parma Heights are modern, and very sought after, orthodontic appliances. Instead of typical metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses 18 to 30 pairs of upper and lower appliances which move teeth into more attractive and better- functioning positions.

Resembling teeth whitening trays, Invisalign aligners are custom-made from biocompatible acrylic. They fit tightly over the patient’s teeth but are removable for ease of eating and oral hygiene. Their smooth texture eliminates the abrasions and sore spots common to traditional braces.

Best of all, the aligners really are practically invisible. Patients report that few people notice them, and if they wish to, Invisalign wearers may remove their appliances for important events such as job interviews, school dances or wedding pictures. That’s why Invisalign appeals to teenagers and adults alike.

Who is a Candidate for Invisalign?

The professional team at Advanced Dental Center evaluates patients to see if Invisalign clear braces is a viable option for them. A complete oral exam, x-rays and other kinds of accurate imaging help doctor and patient decide on a treatment plan. A specially-trained Invisalign technician crafts the actual aligners at an outside lab according to a model of the patient’s mouth and Dr. Salib’s or Dr. Khramoy’s instructions.

Invisalign is very versatile, correcting many mild to moderate orthodontic issues, including:

• Overjet
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Open bite
• Crossbite
• Tooth rotation
• Tooth tipping
• Gaps
• Crowding

Life with Invisalign

Typically, treatment lasts nine to 15 months, a shorter time than traditional braces. Plus, patients check into Advanced Dental Center every four to six weeks for brief progress checks and to pick up the next aligner pairs in the series. There are no lengthy and uncomfortable adjustments with Invisalign, and patients enjoy the healthy foods they always have without restrictions.

It’s important that the Invisalign patient wear his or her aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. For teens, aligners may come equipped with colored compliance tabs that indicate if the individual wears the appliances for the correct amount of time daily. Also, the patient must rinse and brush aligners after each meal and snack, and keep up with twice daily toothbrushing and once a day flossing.

After completing treatment with Invisalign, the patient wears a customized retainer for a prescribed amount of time daily. Typically, the dentist recommends a Vivera retainer from Invisalign to keep newly aligned teeth in their healthy positions.

Are You Too Old to Get Braces?

Why not consider Invisalign? These invisible braces have helped thousands of individuals enjoy the health and aesthetic benefits of straight smiles. Why not contact Advanced Dental Center to set-up an Invisalign consultation? It’s complimentary!  Learn how these acrylic aligners could help your oral health and self-confidence.