Get a Beautiful Smile with Clear Teeth Aligners

We all feel more confident if those who live in Haymarket, Virginia, have beautiful smiles. Crooked teeth affect both the beauty of our smiles and also our confidence. In the past years, to straighten crooked teeth, you had to get metal braces.

While metal braces are still sometimes used, they are uncomfortable and unsightly. No one loves having a mouth full of metal, and thanks to advances in the field of orthodontics, you can now have straighter teeth with clear teeth aligners at Lifetime Smiles. 

What Is Malocclusion, and Why Is It a Problem?

Dental malocclusion is a term to refer to teeth that are misaligned or crooked. Having crooked teeth goes far beyond just aesthetics. There are worrying health problems that can occur if you have dental malocclusion. When your teeth are realigned, you can help prevent some of these issues, such as: 

• Teeth moving around and causing your jaw’s shape to change
• Changes in facial appearance and shape
• Mouth-breathing instead of healthier nose-breathing
• Biting your inner cheeks or tongue excessively
• Changes in how you speak, including lisp development
• Uncomfortable biting or chewing

With Invisalign clear aligners, you can avoid many of these problems

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign clear aligners work similarly to metal braces. In other words, they use consistent, gentle force to move crooked teeth to a straighter position. Invisalign aligners differ from metal braces since no metal is involved in the teeth-straightening process. 

Invisalign aligners are discreet and comfortable. If you’ve ever seen a mouthguard, you may have an idea of what Invisalign clear aligners look like. While athletic mouthguards are bulky to protect athletes’ teeth, Invisalign clear aligners are ultra-thin and discreet. 

The Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners

When you’re using Invisalign for teeth straightening, you wear your clear aligners all the time. However, you can remove them to eat and brush your teeth. For this reason, Invisalign is much healthier than metal braces. Other benefits of Invisalign include:

• Improved oral health than with metal braces
• Better self-confidence
• Clearer speech
• No pain or discomfort

The Steps for Invisalign Treatment

Here is what you can expect with the Invisalign treatment process.

1. Your orthodontist will explain the process to you
2. The dental team will take detailed imaging of your teeth as they are now. At this time, they’ll also thoroughly examine your teeth and gums
3. The images are sent to a lab that makes your clear aligners
4. The lab technician team will use computer software to create a detailed map of your natural teeth
5. The team will create a video animation to show how your teeth will look throughout the entire process
6. Wear your aligners at all times except for eating and cleaning your teeth
7. Return to your dentist’s office every couple of weeks for your new aligners

Clear Teeth Aligners Haymarket Virginia

Are you ready for your gorgeous new smile? 

Dr. Sina Reangber and the staff at Lifetime Smiles in Haymarket, Virginia, are here to help you get started. Call us today at (571) 248-7389 or request an appointment online.