Straighten Your Teeth Without Braces

Invisalign, an orthodontic breakthrough, allows cosmetic dentists to correct misaligned teeth without the use of unattractive metal braces. Invisalign uses computer technology to design a series of near invisible, aligners which are worn for most of the day and night.

Dr. Sands, a leading Hollywood and Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, describes the benefits:

"Because these aligners are transparent, you can maintain your appearance and correct your teeth at the same time. You can also eat and drink what you want because the aligners are removable - which also makes brushing and flossing easy. And the clear aligners are far more comfortable than braces. No one has to know that you are straightening your teeth, and in about a year you could have a perfect smile."

To decide if this treatment is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do I Suffer From:

· A cross bite

· Overly crowded teeth

· Widely spaced teeth

· An overbites

· An underbites

2. Do I Have the Time?

It will take between 9 and 18 months for you to see the full results of Invisalign. During that time, you will switch to a new aligner slightly different from the last approximately every two weeks. By using differently-shaped aligners every few weeks, your teeth are gradually and naturally moved into the proper position. In order for you to see exceptional results from your treatment, you need to wear the aligners for at least 22 hours a day, every day, for the entire course of treatment.

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign alignments are removable. This is great news for comfort during eating and tooth brushing, but it means that the success of treatment depends on you and how often you wear the aligners.

3. Can I Stick With the Treatment:

One of the great benefits of Invisalign is that you can remove the aligners to eat comfortably. However, before reinserting the aligners, it is necessary to clean your teeth and the aligners. If you are snacking all the time or tend to be a little forgetful, the treatment will probably not be very successful. Once treatment is complete, in order to maintain your new smile, you will still need to wear a transparent aligner every couple of weeks.

Invisalign removable aligners are truly ground-breaking and will no doubt come to benefit more and more people over the coming years. If you are hesitant to wear unattractive and obvious metal braces, Invisalign may be your answer to straight teeth and a perfect smile.