Having alignment issues in your teeth can cause major problems with your confidence. It can also cause you to experience pain and pressure in certain areas of your teeth. Years ago, the only solution for alignment issues was to get metal braces. While effective in providing treatment, metal braces are not for everyone. Business professionals and other adults often avoided getting braces because they were embarrassed about their appearance. Finally, there is an alternative to having a mouth full of metal. Through Invisalign in Hinsdale, your teeth can be treated and no one ever even has to know you are wearing any type of dental device.
How Do Invisalign Braces Work to Straighten Your Teeth?
When you decide to correct your alignment issues with Invisalign, you will first have impressions created of your teeth. The impressions will be used to create your plastic aligner trays. These trays are created from a strong clear plastic that becomes invisible once it is on your teeth. This allows you to be treated without it being obvious. Once your aligner trays have been created, your treatment can begin.
You will wear each aligner tray for two weeks. Once these two weeks are over, you will throw the old tray out and put in a new one. Each new tray moves your teeth in a slightly different position, helping them to eventually move into their desired position. The period of treatment typically lasts about one year. This will depend on how severe your alignment issues are and your age. Children will need longer treatment times and some adults will also require longer times. When you consult with your dentist, he or she should be able to give you information on how long your treatment period will last.
If you would like to learn more about Invisalign in Hinsdale, contact Oakbrook Orthodontics and schedule an appointment for a consultation. They will be glad to help you achieve the smile you have been longing for, so you can have increased confidence and better function with your teeth.
