For many people in Hinsdale, Invisalign treatment is the preferred way to straighten teeth. As the name suggests, this method has none of the unsightliness of traditional metal braces. Instead, Invisalign is nearly invisible. Because Invisalign aligners are removed when eating or drinking, users don’t have the same sorts of restrictions on what they can eat or drink as do those who wear metal braces. Invisalign aligners are also comfortable to wear.
Strategic Pressure Application
Almost deceptively simple in appearance, Invisalign aligners are carefully crafted for the strategic application of pressure on specific teeth as part of an overall, individual plan for shifting the position of your teeth. Over the course of your Invisalign treatment in Hinsdale, you’ll wear a series of aligners, each different, each representing the next phase of your Hinsdale orthodontist’s customized plan for straightening your teeth. Each aligner applies pressure slightly differently, depending on the specifics of your Invisalign treatment plan.
It Does Take Time
As with traditional braces, re-positioning your teeth with Invisalign aligners does require an investment of time. For optimum results, you’ll need to wear your aligners between 20 and 22 hours each day. Depending on the degree of re-positioning your teeth require, you can expect to be wearing aligners for at least a year. In some cases, a retainer may be necessary after treatment is completed to help ensure that teeth don’t shift back to their original position. That is a determination that your Hinsdale orthodontist will make.
A Better Option
Invisalign may be the better option for aligning your teeth correctly. This treatment method offers many practical advantages over traditional metal braces. Of course, looking so much better than traditional braces is a major benefit as well. Talk to your Hinsdale orthodontist to see if this type of treatment is right for your specific dental needs.
Visit the Oakbrook Orthodontics website or call (630) 705-7900 to learn more about whether Invisalign treatment in Hinsdale is right for you.
