Adults are busy, stressed, and these two facts alone are often enough to push self-care to the back burner. Your orthodontist implores you to put yourself and your oral health first. It’s your time to take care of your teeth and alignment and design a straight, beautiful smile that lasts using Invisalign for adults.
1. No brace face
Let’s face it: No one wanted to be a brace face in junior high and you certainly don’t want that title now. If you qualify for Invisalign for adults, you can revel in the realization that you will wear discreet, clear aligners that no one will notice as they transform your teeth.
2. No food restrictions
Adults don’t like being told what to do and imply that they must give up some of their favorite foods for orthodontia and they may balk. Invisalign wearers don’t need to worry about food restrictions. Remove the trays to eat, clean your teeth, put the trays back in – enjoy what you love to eat.
3. Minimal discomfort
Brackets and wires can dig into the soft tissues of the mouth and cause minor pains, but Invisalign isn’t quite so mean. The smooth trays don’t snag on lips or cheeks and, once you get used to the pressure that is the result of wearing trays that shift your teeth, you’ll feel good about where things are going.
4. Speedy treatment
Adults don’t have time to waste, especially if you’ve elected to straighten your smile in time for a wedding, photo shoot, or other big event. Every set of trays, you’ll noticed your teeth getting more in line, and overall treatment time is about half that of conventional braces – about one year.
5. Better oral health
The reason many adults pursue Invisalign from Lawrenceville Orthodontists at all is to improve their overall oral health. Straight teeth are healthier teeth because they’re easy to clean. This means less chance of tooth decay or infections. Thank you, Invisalign.
6. No lisp
At least, no permanent lisp. Anytime a foreign object is on your teeth it’s going to affect your speech. Invisalign for adults will only cause a change for a week or two until you adjust to wearing the clear trays. Just be a little quieter until then if you’re able.
7. Fewer TMJ problems
Problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is often caused by jaw misalignment. If you have an underbite or overbite, it can cause jaw pain, grinding, and clenching, which means deterioration of the teeth, increased chance of cavities, damaged dental work, gum recession, and more. Invisalign can put everything in its place.
Even if you’ve been told that your teeth can’t be fixed with conventional braces, that there is no hope of ever taking advantage of other orthodontic options, schedule a consultation to learn more about Invisalign for adults. Find out if our doctors have the solution your smile needs.