You’re Never Too Old for Invisalign

No matter what kind of cosmetic dentistry you are interested in pursuing – from Invisalign to porcelain veneers – the journey will begin with an examination of your oral health. The strength and condition of your teeth and gums matters and, the good news is, if your mouth is in great shape, you’re never too old for Invisalign.

Just Right for Adults

When you’re a busy, professional adult with professional obligations, family responsibilities, social engagements, and so much more to attend to, the last thing you want are braces that get in the way of how you look and feel. Invisalign fits seamlessly into your lifestyle without interrupting your job or social life.

Whether you’re 20 or 50 or anywhere in between, the problems that have plagued you all your life can be corrected, or new problems that have developed in recent years can be banished. All through the wearing of clear, customized aligners that straighten your smile into the shape it’s meant to be.

Ideal for Some Seniors

Once people reach a higher number of candles on the birthday cake, they automatically age themselves out of certain experiences. If you’re a senior, you’re still eligible for Invisalign – absolutely. Here’s what will make the difference between being a good candidate or not.

You can’t have dentures, bridges, or large restorations. Invisalign moves the root and crown of your teeth at the same time, so if you have porcelain and implants and other elements in there taking the place of natural teeth, fixing misalignment will not be possible.

Don’t assume, though, that you’re out of luck when it comes to fixing your teeth just because you’re of a certain age. There is always a way to correct what you dislike about your smile – it might be Invisalign, it might not, but definitely have hope that there is a solution for what ails your oral health.

Even Teens Can Get It Too

While seniors may try to age themselves out of things, teens may not think they’re eligible for anything because they’re “just” teenagers. That’s not the case here! Invisalign Teen is a very viable option for young people, especially those who have minor malocclusions. This treatment is designed to move teeth just like conventional metal braces – and the work is done under the radar with clear aligners, a perk that any self-conscious teen would love to take advantage of.

Invisalign Teen works the same way as traditional Invisalign but is built slightly differently, with room in the trays for erupting teeth and indicator dots that alert your Haymarket Invisalign provider whether the trays are being worn the proper length of time every day.

Age Is Just a Number

Invisalign is a numbers game: Wear the trays 22 hours a day, only remove the trays about 4 times a day, change the trays every 2 weeks, see your dentist every 6 weeks or so… but there is no messing around when it comes to age.

If you want to find out if you are really a good candidate for Invisalign, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sina Reangber, certified Invisalign provider at LifeTime Smiles in Haymarket, VA, to discuss what your oral health needs.