Your memories of your teenage years include a recollection of how you wore metal braces to correct your misaligned, crowded, gapped or crooked teeth. Having metal brackets and wires in your mouth didn’t’ constitute the ideal look for a teenager, but the motivating factor was that you’d have perfectly straight teeth afterwards. Unfortunately, as an adult, you find yourself in need of braces again. Your local dentist weighs in to explain why this is so and to inform you of an alternative that will make the process of straightening your teeth much better – Invisalign in Williamstown. Read on to learn about the process.
Why Do I Need Braces Again?
By the time you reach your 30’s, your teeth will more than likely have shifted if you haven’t worn a retainer for all those years between your teenage and adult years. This leaves you wondering, “Have I ruined my smile?”
Your dentist says, ‘no.’ You can still enjoy a beautiful and fully functional set of teeth. Better yet, you won’t have to wear braces in Williamstown again to do it.
The Invisalign Alternative
An alternative to wearing traditional braces is the Invisalign clear aligner method. This form of treatment uses BPA-free plastic trays to gradually move your teeth to their right position. The process starts with a consultation with your dentist where he will take a series of digital images of your bite that will be used to pre-plan your entire treatment process.
Along with capturing the images, the expert will also take bite impressions. All of the data will be sent to a trusted laboratory that will fabricate a full set of trays for you to wear, with the last one pre-planned to deliver the final, perfected smile.
You’ll wear each set of trays for two weeks and will discard them for the next pair in the series. Every six to eight weeks, you’ll also go in for a brief visit, so that your dentist can monitor your progress. When the treatment is done, you’ll be given a retainer to wear to maintain your results.
It’ll be Better This Time Around!
The experiences you had wearing braces as a teenager won’t be relived with the Invisalign method. That’s because of a few differences in the process, which include:
- Discreet Look – The clear trays mean that you won’t be advertising to the world that you’re wearing braces. You’ll be able to correct your bite while maintaining your dignity.
- Convenience – Another benefit of the Invisalign method is that you’ll be able to remove the trays before eating, which means that you won’t have to endure any diet restrictions.
- Better Oral Hygiene – Along with being able to eat what you want, you’ll also be able to clean your teeth as you normally would. Therefore, after your ivories are corrected, you’ll also have a healthy set of pearly whites.
A final benefit of the Invisalign method is that you can usually enjoy a set of straight teeth in eight to eighteen months. So to get the ball rolling on remaking your smile, reach out to your local dentist to schedule an appointment today!
About the Author
Dr. Wael M. Kassem earned his dental degree from Temple University and has since gone on to provide patients with excellent care for nearly a decade. As a result of his approach to dentistry, he has been voted as one of America’s top dentists for many years. Dr. Kassem practices at “iSmile Dental Arts” and can be reached for more information through his website.
