What You Should Know about Clear Aligner Therapy

Like most people, you’re probably familiar with traditional orthodontic braces and how they work to straighten crooked teeth. But what do you know about teeth straightening aligners? Clear aligner therapy offers an alternative to wearing metal hardware on your teeth to correct orthodontic issues. In place of metal brackets and wires, your Yorktown, Virginia, dentist uses a series of clear aligners to straighten your grin. If orthodontic treatment is in your future, we invite you to visit Dr. Rajni Kapoor from Mirage Family Dentistry to learn more about Invisalign clear aligner therapy.

About Clear Aligner Therapy

With Invisalign, you trade metal brackets and wires for clear plastic aligners to straighten misaligned teeth. Invisalign technology is highly sophisticated and is capable of correcting multiple orthodontic issues in one treatment. Using advanced Invisalign imaging, Dr. Kapoor will map out a treatment plan that addresses the orthodontic issues you want to address. This plan will project how the aligners will work and what the final outcome will be, so you’ll know what to expect. We’ll also customize a series of aligners for your use. 

Before & After Results

Issue: Upper and Lower Teeth with spacing and misaligned teeth

Solution: Closed spaces with Clear Aligner treatment improving overall health of gums and teeth

Issue: Misaligned Upper and Lower teeth with Crowding.

Solution: Clear Aligner treatment for Upper and Lower teeth to align them and relieve crowding.

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Despite their differences, Invisalign aligners work similarly to metal braces for straightening crooked teeth. When worn, they place gentle pressure on crooked teeth to slowly shift them into alignment. Unlike metal braces, Invisalign aligners can be removed so you can eat comfortably and properly brush and floss your teeth. To get optimal results, you’ll need to wear the aligners at least 20 to 22 hours daily and switch to a new set of aligners every two weeks to maintain the momentum of straightening your teeth.

With clear aligner therapy, you play more of a role in helping your treatment succeed. However, you also get more perks from your orthodontic treatment, such as:

• Esthetic appeal – It’s easier to smile with “invisible” clear aligners than it is with metal brackets and wires on your teeth. You won’t feel as self-conscious about your appearance.

• Comfort – Invisalign aligners are composed of smooth, thermoplastic material that won’t irritate your gums or lips. They’re also custom-designed for your teeth for a comfortable fit. 

• Flexibility – Clear aligner therapy offers the flexibility of removing the aligners for meals and cleaning your teeth. There’s no need for dietary restrictions. You’ll also be able to take better care of your teeth throughout your treatment. Clear aligner therapy is clearly a better fit for your lifestyle.  

• Less time-consuming – With braces, you need to see your dentist frequently to adjust the wires and bands to advance your treatment, but this is not the case with Invisalign. There’s nothing to adjust, so you spend less time traveling to and from our office. Dr. Kapoor will schedule visits every 4 to 6 weeks to monitor your treatment and ensure you’re making progress in reaching your smile goals. 

Where to Go for Teeth Straightening Aligners Near Me

To learn more about clear aligner therapy and see if it’s a good fit for you, contact Dr. Rajni Kapoor from Mirage Family Dentistry in Yorktown, VA, at (757) 856-5545.

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