6 Key Facts About Misaligned Teeth and Clear Aligners

When your teeth are crooked, it may seem like all you think about is how your smile looks. You shouldn’t have to keep waking up every day thinking about this. You deserve the beautiful smile you can achieve with Dr. Rajni Kapoor at Mirage Family Dentistry. When you have misaligned teeth, clear aligners can give you a smile you’ll look forward to seeing when you look in the mirror.

1. Straighten Your Teeth Discreetly with Invisalign Clear Aligners

One of the problems many people have with teeth straightening is having to live with the look of bulky, uncomfortable traditional metal braces. With Invisalign teeth straightening, that problem no longer applies. Invisalign clear aligners are nearly invisible, so people won’t even notice unless they’re very close to you.

2. Comfortable and Custom-Fitted Just for You

Metal braces can poke at the inside of your mouth and cheeks. If you’ve ever had to play a musical instrument with braces, you know how irritating and even painful this can be. But Invisalign clear aligners are made from a smooth BPA-free thermoplastic material. You’ll never feel the pain and irritation of metal braces. 

Also, Invisalign aligners are custom-fitted just for you. Dr. Kapoor uses advanced 3D imaging software to create a digital model of your mouth. This means your aligners will fit snugly and never be uncomfortable. 

3. Invisalign Can Treat a Variety of Dental Issues

Invisalign is a powerful orthodontic tool that can treat a myriad of dental problems.

• Crowded teeth.
• Gaps between your teeth.
• Overbite.
• Underbite.
• Open bites.
• Crossbites.
• Teeth that are mildly rotated.
• Crooked smiles.
• Teeth that have relapsed after previously having braces.

4. Remove for Convenience and Flexibility

One of the main benefits of Invisalign is that the aligners are removable. This means you can enjoy all of your favorite foods, something you can’t do with traditional braces. 

Here’s another benefit of Invisalign clear aligners: since they’re removable, you can take them out for a job interview or when you’re giving a presentation at work. Just be sure to wear your aligners for between 20 and 22 hours a day to achieve the results you want.

5. A Straighter Smile in Less Time

Traditional metal braces can take between 18 and 24 months to give you a straighter smile. That’s not the case with Invisalign. Most people have straighter teeth in as little as 12 months. And if you have minor issues, you may be done in six months. Even the most complex cases rarely take longer than 18 months. 

6. Health Benefits: More Than Just a Beautiful Smile

Beyond aesthetics, there are many health benefits to making your teeth straighter. 

• Brushing and flossing your teeth will be easier.
• Your risk of gum disease caused by plaque buildup is reduced.
• You may have reduced jaw pain and headaches from bite misalignment.
• Wear and tear on your dental enamel from grinding and/or improper alignment is less. 
• In some cases, speech clarity improves. 

Fix Misaligned Teeth with Clear Aligners in Yorktown, VA

At Mirage Family Dentistry, Dr. Rajni Kapoor and her experienced team of professionals provide personalized Invisalign treatment in a setting that will make you feel right at home. The office is located at 135 Grafton Station Lane, Suite B-C, Yorktown, Virginia 23692, so it’s very convenient to most Yorktown areas. Call (757) 856-5545 today to schedule your Invisalign consultation. 

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