Invisalign
Has the thought of wearing braces been keeping you from getting your teeth straightened? There’s another way to do that without having to deal with metal wires and brackets. Invisalign offers a more subtle and comfortable way to straighten teeth! At The Dental Studio of Southern Illinois, our dentists in O’Fallon, IL, can help you decide if this is the best solution for your tooth problems.
What Is Invisalign?
It’s a treatment that involves wearing custom plastic trays that slowly change the position of your teeth, making them straighter. They’re also used to fix crowding when you don’t quite have the right amount of space for your teeth. Or we may recommend Invisalign if you’re looking for a solution for a moderate or mild bite problem, like a crossbite or overbite.
What Are the Advantages of Choosing Invisalign?
This treatment has lots of benefits, including the following:
- Discreet and almost invisible
- Smooth texture for increased comfort
- Effective results for mild/moderate issues
- Removable for added convenience and easier maintenance
How Does Invisalign Work?
When you choose Invisalign in O’Fallon, IL, you’ll receive custom trays to place on your teeth for 20 to 22 hours each day. You really only take them out when you eat or when you need to clean them. As you wear them, they exert pressure on your teeth, causing them to shift or move.
Are You a Good Candidate?
What do we look for? You’ll need to be willing to stick to treatment instructions to get the results you want. You’ll also need to have any tooth or gum problems — tooth decay or gum disease, for example — treated before starting Invisalign treatment.
What to Expect from the Invisalign Process
You’ll need time to adjust to your trays. As you move through the treatment process, you’ll switch to wearing a new set of aligners. The entire treatment may take anywhere from six months to 18 months or more, depending on what we’re correcting.
How Long Do Invisalign Results Last?
They can last for decades with the right care! That includes wearing a retainer following your aligner treatment to keep your teeth from moving back to their original spots or positions.
Set Up Your Consultation for Invisalign Today!
Are you ready to enjoy having a smile filled with straighter, evenly spaced teeth? Our dentists at The Dental Studio of Southern Illinois offer Invisalign in O’Fallon, IL, providing a convenient way to correct crooked teeth or other spacing issues for a self-confidence boost and greater comfort overall!
