Invisalign – Worcester, MA

Crowded Teeth

If there isn’t enough room in your mouth, then your teeth will crowd together, creating unique crevices in the process. This makes it harder for your toothbrush and floss to remove plaque, food particles, and other debris, which is why patients with this orthodontic problem are at a higher risk of developing oral health issues, like gum disease. The good news is that Invisalign can gently guide your teeth into proper alignment, improving your confidence and your oral health.

Gaps Between Teeth

Spaced-out teeth are also quite common, and they can have the same negative effect on your confidence and oral health as crowded teeth. Fortunately, if you’re a candidate for Invisalign, we can create a series of clear aligners to gently close the gaps. Plus, the average treatment timeline is only 12-18 months, and you’ll notice improvements even sooner since the aligners are clear and removable!

Overbite

If your upper teeth jut out beyond your lower ones, but you’re not thrilled about the idea of wearing noticeable brackets and wires, you might be asking yourself, “Does Invisalign fix overbites?” Good news: clear aligners can correct mild to moderate cases of common bite problems, including overbites. So, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us to find out if you’re a candidate! If you are, then your journey to your dream smile will be considerably more discreet and comfortable.

Underbite

Even in mild cases, underbites can make it difficult to chew properly, enunciate clearly, and smile confidently. For this reason, we don’t recommend taking the “wait and see” approach. Instead, explore your treatment options! While there was once a time when traditional braces were the only solution, Invisalign has proven to be effective at correcting mild to moderate cases.

Crossbite

One of our primary concerns with crossbites is that they place immense pressure on certain teeth, increasing the chances of a chip, crack, or fracture. That’s why we don’t recommend putting off scheduling an appointment; we want to improve your confidence as well as reduce your risk of dental damage. When you come to our office, we will complete a comprehensive oral exam, determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, and, if you are, begin working on your custom treatment plan.

Open Bite

Open bites can form for several reasons – from thumb-sucking to genetics. Regardless, it’s important to have it fixed. If you’ve been hesitant because you don’t want to wear metal brackets and wires, we have good news: Invisalign has proven to be an effective solution!

There aren’t any dietary restrictions

Did you know that you have to change your diet with traditional braces? It’s true! To reduce the risk of a bracket or wire coming loose, patients are asked to eliminate certain foods, like hard pretzels, popcorn, carrot sticks, whole apples, and peanut brittle. With Invisalign, patients don’t need to make the same adjustments because the aligners are removable. So, as long as you take them out and store them properly, you can eat whatever you’d like!

Brushing and flossing are easy

Since traditional braces are bonded in place, patients need to buy special dental care products, like interproximal toothbrushes and pre-threaded floss. That’s not the case with Invisalign. Since the aligners are removable, you can brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash like usual. Not only does this save you time and money, but it also makes keeping your smile healthy considerably easier.

The aligners are removable

In addition to being basically invisible, Invisalign aligners are removable. So, if there does come a time when you want to take them off, like before going on a first date or giving an important presentation at work, you can! All we ask is that you keep them on for a minimum of 20 hours each day. This is a small habit that will make a big difference when it comes to staying on-track with your treatment plan.

The average treatment timeline is shorter

Typically, patients wear braces for 2-3 years. Invisalign, on the other hand, has an average treatment timeline of only 12-18 months. Of course, yours will depend on several factors, including the orthodontic problems that need to be corrected and how severe they are. So, if you are interested in getting an estimate, the best thing to do is schedule a consultation with us. Once we have all of the information we need, we can give you an answer.

There are fewer check-in visits

Another perk that is often overlooked is that there are fewer check-in visits with Invisalign. Usually, they are every 6-8 weeks and last less than 30 minutes. Conversely, traditional braces require monthly adjustment appointments that can last significantly longer. In other words, if you choose clear aligners, there’s a good chance you’ll spend considerably less time in the treatment chair overall.