5 Ways to Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Invisalign Braces

Invisalign braces make it possible for so many people, adults in particular, to get the aligned smile they’ve always wanted. The under-the-radar realty of Invisalign is too tempting to overlook when you’re considering ways to straighten your smile. Only your Haymarket Invisalign provider can tell you for sure if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign but, motivation-wise, there are certainly indicators that this orthodontic solution could work for you.

1. You don’t have time to get braces, but you want straight teeth.

Traditional metal braces do take about two years to complete. Invisalign can usually be completed in half that time. (But, if you really want a brand new smile, stat, porcelain veneers can always save the day.) Plus, because Invisalign is a responsibility that you manage so much on your own time, you only visit your Haymarket dentist about every six weeks instead of once a month. You do have time for a smile makeover.

2. You are willing to wear braces, but you are not willing to be a metal mouth.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep your orthodontic efforts on the down-low. Braces do have the reputation of being for adolescents only, and the last thing you want to do is have a revival of that time in your life. The nearly invisible aligners used for Invisalign are barely noticeable, if at all, so you can go about your daily life without anyone being the wiser about your teeth-straightening endeavor.

3. You think your career might be suffering because of your teeth.

It’s true that your appearance can impact your career (whether you like it or not). Your teeth are front and center when you’re selling, promoting, talking, teaching, or presenting. When you have straight, white, healthy-looking teeth, you will be more than happy to parade your smile around, speak up when appropriate, and have confidence. Hiding yourself away professionally because you’re ashamed of your smile is doing yourself a great disservice – smile makeovers are accessible and achievable, for anyone.

4. You love eating too much to tolerate food restrictions.

No adult wants to be limited in what they can and cannot eat because of braces. Invisalign is the removable orthodontic solution, which means you can eat whatever you want, as long as you wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours every day. Plus, it’s necessary to remove Invisalign when eating or drinking anything but water anyway so you don’t stain or damage the super-thin material. Get straighter teeth, and still satisfy your appetite along the way.

5. You’re a Type-A, get-it-done perfectionist.

Some people might say that Type A people are too high-strung and competitive, but the characteristics of this personality are built for Invisalign. You must be diligent about following the schedule and treatment plan your Haymarket Invisalign provider designed. This means wearing X aligners for Y amount of time, then changing the aligners at Z time. This means cleaning the aligners properly, seeing the dentist when recommended, and following all the rules that will make your Invisalign braces a success. After all, the reason this orthodontic treatment succeeds is because the wearer is dedicated to the process and follows directions well. If you’re up for the challenge, your Haymarket dentist is ready to support you.

Invisalign can easily seem like an orthodontic solution that’s too good to be true, but it’s not. You can wear braces, get a straight smile, and this effort doesn’t have to interrupt your life. Improve your teeth, make yourself happier, and get the smile you’ve always wanted with Invisalign. Make an appointment to see your Haymarket dentist or Burke dentist, Dr. Sina Reangber, to find out if you are an Invisalign candidate.

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