Reasons to Get Invisalign

When a patient chooses Invisalign the main goal may be straighter teeth but there are also additional benefits to undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. Here our Ontario dentists discuss some of the other reasons that Invisalign may be able to benefit you and your smile.

If you're concerned about the appearance of your smile, you might be considering orthodontic work that may be able to correct misaligned, gapped, or crooked teeth. Our Ontario dentists offer Invisalign orthodontic treatment to help straighten patients' teeth, and to help improve their overall oral health in the process.

Below are some reasons why Invisalign clear aligners may be a great option for your orthodontic treatment:

Invisalign aligners blend in with your natural teeth.

If you are concerned about having metal braces because you don't like how they look, good news! Invisalign aligners are difficult to detect once they are on your teeth because they are made of a clear plastic material.

If you want to straighten your teeth without people realizing it, then Invisalign may be a good option for you.

Invisalign aligners can be removed to eat and brush your teeth.

Invisalign aligners are one option that can help to make orthodontic treatment a little easier to manage while still providing results.

For starters, you can take them out to eat, which means that you don’t have to worry about many dietary restrictions. All you have to do is take them out before you eat, and put them back in (after brushing and flossing) once you’re done.

As you can probably guess, the fact that Invisalign aligners are removable makes oral hygiene during your orthodontic treatment straightforward, too. You can take your aligners out and brush and floss just like you normally do.

And cleaning the aligners themselves is also a fairly simple process. When you take them out, wash them gently with mild, clear soap and a soft toothbrush, and then rinse them off. That’s all there is to it!

Invisalign aligners are smooth due to being made out of plastic.

Invisalign aligners are made of a smooth plastic that is quite comfortable to wear for most patients. Because there are no metal pieces attached to your teeth, you’re unlikely to experience much irritation inside your mouth. That said, you may find they feel a bit tight at first until you get used to them.

Straight Teeth Make a Healthy Smile

Invisalign helps to straighten your teeth allowing your smile to be healthy and avoiding complications that can come from misaligned teeth.

Misaligned teeth can cause all sorts of oral health problems. They are more difficult to brush and floss properly because they often have deep crevices that a toothbrush or floss can’t properly access. This can increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Over time, misaligned teeth can also contribute to jaw problems. These include TMJ or TMD, pain in the joints, jaw joint clicking and popping, misaligned jaws, inefficient and painful chewing, or the inability to chew effectively.

In other words, undergoing Invisalign treatment can help improve your overall oral health!

If you are considering Invisalign clear aligners but still have some questions, please feel free to contact our dentists at Toothworks for a consultation!