How Invisalign Transforms Your Smile

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Invisalign in Athens, TX, is a popular tooth straightening option among patients of all ages. What people seem to appreciate most about Invisalign is that they can remove the clear aligners when needed and be much more discreet about their orthodontic treatment. However, this method of aligning the teeth requires just as much commitment to attending appointments and good oral hygiene as traditional metal braces.

How Does Invisalign Work?

If you are interested in orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, the first step is to schedule a consultation at Athens Smiles. One of our dentists will take several X-rays of your teeth and jaws to determine if you are a good candidate for Invisalign. Some patients need to have one or more teeth extracted or complete another oral health procedure before they can wear a clear aligner.

Our dentist also takes molds of your teeth and jaw to send to our laboratory. A technician uses the impressions to create a set of customized clear plastic aligners for you. The aligners will be in consecutive order in a case, and you should take the first one out and wear it for around two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, you dispose of the first aligner and wear the second one in the set for two weeks. Repeat the process until you reach the last aligner.

Caring for Your Aligners at Home

You should plan to wear your aligners at all hours of the day and night except when eating or brushing your teeth. Be sure to brush the aligner to remove food stuck inside of it when caring for your oral hygiene. Continue to brush and floss at least twice daily as you did before starting orthodontic treatment.

Please reach out with additional questions about Invisalign in Athens, TX, or to schedule a consultation.

Why Invisalign Is A Great Solution for Your Smile

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Aligning your teeth and fixing your overbite or underbite issues go much beyond the aesthetic. Of course, the primary reason many patients may want to straighten their teeth is to have more confidence in their daily life, but it also solves many structural issues that occur with misaligned teeth. Athens Smiles Family Dental of St. Athens, TX is proud to present one of the best advanced in the field of orthodontics to all patients, Invisalign.

What is Invisalign?

You may have heard of the term before. Invisalign is a premier solution that would otherwise be fixed by braces in a much shorter amount of time. Braces have historically done the job properly, but there are many advantages to Invisalign, the chief of which is speed. The resulting correction of your overbite or underbite problems is fixed in a much shorter time frame, which may take many years with braces.

Benefits of Invisalign

In addition to resolving your ability to smile with a quick turnaround time, below are some other reasons why many dentists recommend Invisalign.

Unnoticeable

To many, it is much more obvious, the prefix to the word “Invisalign” refers to the way that the clear guard rests on your teeth. It is largely unnoticeable, meaning that there is no need to lose confidence in your ability to live your daily life, putting no restrictions on laughing, smiling, and talking.

Painless

While there is an initial discomfort when the guard is initially placed into your mouth, the process is largely painless during the adjustment and correction process, which is in contrast to braces.

A More Hygienic Option

Plaque and tartar build-up is one of the largest concerns that dentists have for their patients with braces. Invisalign is much easier to clean, and also prevents many crumbs and morsels from being stuck in your teeth.

Your Local Quality Dentist

Athens Smile Family Dental is your premier Invisalign solution. During your initial consultation, you will receive the recommendations and guidance that you need to get closer to a happier and healthier you.