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At Dental Wellness of Lexington, we offer our patients are a beneficial solution to fixing crooked teeth and bite issues: Invisalign. These clear, plastic aligners are an alternative to traditional braces, giving both adults and older, more mature teenagers a discreet way to receive treatment and achieve beautiful, lasting results. Invisalign in Lexington is not only a flexible treatment option, but it also straightens your teeth faster than traditional metal braces. If you’re tired of looking at your imperfect teeth and are ready to take the plunge with Invisalign, contact our office today to schedule a consultation!
Invisalign – Lexington, KY
Creating Straighter Smiles In Less Time
Why Choose Dental Wellness of Lexington For Invisalign?
- Invisible treatment resulting in a straighter smile
- Customized treatment plans that cater to your individual dental needs
- State-of-the-art facility filled with the latest technology
How Does the Invisalign Process Work?
To begin the process, you’ll schedule a consultation with a qualified dentist in Lexington to discuss the process of getting Invisalign treatment. During this initial meeting, we’ll examine your mouth and craft a personalized treatment plan. Taking digital impressions of your teeth, we’ll be able to show you step-by-step what your smile will look like throughout the process.
Once your aligners are ready, you’ll return to our office and pick them up to begin treatment. You’ll wear these lightweight, clear, plastic aligners for two weeks before switching to the next set in the series. With each new set, your teeth will gently shift toward the desired position.
Am I a Qualified Candidate for Invisalign?
There are ways to tell if you are a qualified candidate but only our dentists can thoroughly examine your mouth to officially determine if Invisalign is right for you. Some factors include:
- Dentalneeds: If you have gaps between your teeth, crowded teeth, bite issues or crooked teeth, you are eligible for Invisalign.
- Age: Invisalign is designed for adults and older teenagers. This is because Invisalign requires a level of responsibility and commitment that may younger children and teens do not have or understand. Additionally, younger children’s teeth are still growing, which is another reason Invisalign is not a suitable solution.
- Dedication: If you are committed to wearing your aligners 20-22 hours each day and promise to maintain your trays throughout the treatment process, Invisalign will be a great option for you.
Benefits of Invisalign
Compared to metal braces, Invisalign has many more unique upsides. You can trust the treatment to straighten your smile smoothly and easily over time. It’s for this reason that Invisalign’s clear trays are so popular, especially among younger patients. Dental Wellness of Lexington will even prove these claims with proper evidence and facts. With that said, please keep reading to learn the benefits of Invisalign, or call our office for more details.
Discreet Trays
While regular braces can give you a “metal mouth,” this effect doesn’t apply to Invisalign. Its aligners are very discreet and blend seamlessly with your smile.
Indeed, the treatment trays are made of transparent, near-invisible plastic. This material ensures the aligners don’t stand out or draw unwanted attention. On the contrary, your friends, family, and peers likely won’t even notice the trays on your teeth. They’ll just see a smile that’s slowly moving into a straighter position.
Improved Comfort
Should you get Invisalign, you won’t have to worry about irritating brackets or wires. This clear aligner treatment offers a much comfier experience instead.
Don’t forget that Invisalign’s trays are made of smooth plastic. Given this reality, aligners have a very low risk of irritating your gums, lips, or the insides of your cheeks. Most patients only feel a slight soreness from switching trays; these aches also fade after a day or so.
Better Dental Hygiene
Traditional braces can make dental care hard, but Invisalign is different. Its trays won’t (or at least shouldn’t) get in the way of your oral hygiene habits.
You see, Invisalign trays are removable; they aren’t cemented to your smile like braces are. That means you can take them off before you do any brushing or flossing. In other words, you can clean your teeth without having to work around annoying brackets or wires. The result is that Invisalign makes cavities, gum disease, and other issues less likely than metal braces do.
Non-Invasive Care
Today's Invisalign process is much less invasive than metal braces. Even if you follow its wear time, treatment won’t disrupt your everyday life as much as brackets and wires would.
The fact is that Invisalign doesn’t force you to change many of your daily routines. Because its trays are removable, it lets you brush, floss, eat, and smile as usual. It also has shorter check-in visits compared to braces, as well as a flexible wear time. These latter traits ensure patients with busy schedules can maintain their treatment progress.
Boosted Confidence
Unlike metal braces, Invisalign won’t leave you self-conscious over your looks. Its trays should leave you assured and confident during and after treatment.
It comes down to how Invisalign trays use clear plastic. As a result, the aligners shouldn’t affect your smile’s looks in the eyes of others. This truth is great news for teens, young adults, and other patients who want to mingle and socialize.
Quick Follow-Ups
Another perk of Invisalign is that it has short follow-up visits. Plus, the sessions are less uncomfortable and extensive than those for metal braces.
The average Invisalign check-in is only done every six to eight weeks. At the same time, these visits tend to be brief – only about 15-30 minutes or so. A dentist can use this short time to confirm your treatment is on track and moving your grin as it should.