Invisalign® Clear Braces: Revolutionizing the Smile Straightening Process

August 26, 2009
Written by Lindsey K. - Cosmetic Dental Consultant

If you’ve always dreamed of a straighter smile, but just aren’t ready to commit to metal braces, Invisalign offers a truly unique alternative. The obvious (and often uncomfortable) metal brackets used in traditional braces are a thing of the past, thanks to the incredible technology used in Invisalign braces.

How Invisalign Straightens

Using a digital imaging system to measure and plan your treatment, your experienced cosmetic dentist works with the Invisalign people to create your custom clear braces system. A series of clear plastic aligners are applied to the front surfaces of teeth. Every two weeks, your aligners are replaced with new ones to gradually reposition teeth and achieve the desired spacing.

Invisalign Gets Results

Sure, Invisalign braces look good and don’t get in the way of your smile, but are they as effective at straightening your teeth as metal brackets? Absolutely! Invisalign has been shown to get great results, correcting everything from crowded teeth to overbite and crossbite issues, often in fewer months. And, when combined with other smile restoration procedures like bonding, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns, clear braces can be an integral part of a comprehensive smile makeover.

Want proof that it works? Read a few patient success stories on the Invisalign website.

Additional Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign braces are comfortable, so you won’t have to worry about them irritating your mouth tissue. They are also removable, so you can eat just about anything you want. The plastic aligners are flexible and extremely versatile — allowing your dentist to adjust the treatment scope to fit your needs perfectly during the straightening process.

Why Straighten?

Remember that straightening your teeth not only creates a more attractive smile, it can positively impact your dental wellness, too. Many studies have shown a strong link between good dental health and keeping your heart and total body in tip-top shape.

Learn more about the amazing Invisalign tooth straightening system and see what it can do for your smile. Please contact Dr. Ania Mohelicki, a highly skilled Boulder, Colorado dentist trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute.

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