Invisalign Clear Aligners Rowlett
Straighter Teeth are Now Possible Without the Metal
Invisalign is a reliable orthodontic solution that straightens teeth without the use of metal brackets and wires. At Sweet Family Dentistry, Dr. Chan will meet with you to discuss your treatment eligibility before going over how long you can expect your time with clear aligners to take. If you’re suffering from overcrowding, gaps, or bite misalignment, Invisalign in Rowlett might just be the ideal solution for you, so call us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Sweet Family Dentistry for Invisalign Clear Aligners?
- Dr. Chan Has Been Treating Patients Since 2008
- Advanced Dental Technology for Accurate Results
- Friendly & Engaging Dental Team
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign uses custom-made, clear aligners to fit each new phase of treatment, applying gentle, continuous pressure to your teeth. Delivered as a series, you will wear each set for 20-22 hours a day before switching out your existing aligners for new ones every 1-2 weeks. This will keep your teeth moving until they reach their final destination. Over time, you will be required to keep regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Chan to ensure successful progress. Once treatment is complete, you will enter the retention phase that requires you to wear a custom retainer to keep your teeth in their new location.
Benefits of Invisalign
While Invisalign isn’t the only orthodontic treatment, it is one of the most popular. In fact, millions of patients around the world have chosen to straighten their teeth with clear aligners because of the noteworthy benefits that they offer over traditional braces, some of which include:
Basically Invisible Braces
Although traditional braces are effective, they are a bit of an eyesore. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Invisalign. In addition to being metal-free, the aligners are crafted from clear, plastic trays that have a low profile. As a result, no unwanted attention will be drawn to your smile during the teeth-straightening process!
Minimal Discomfort
Another downside of metal braces is that the brackets and wires can rub against the soft tissue in your mouth, resulting in considerable discomfort. Invisalign, on the other hand, comes with minimal irritation. Plus, when soreness arises from the movement of your teeth, there are several steps you can take to alleviate these symptoms, like using a cold compress or taking OTC pain medication as directed.
No Dietary Restrictions
Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can enjoy all of your favorite foods throughout your orthodontic treatment! Just make sure to take them off beforehand (with the exception of water, of course). It’s also important that you place them in their designated case instead of wrapping them in a napkin or placing them on your plate. That way, they don’t accidentally get lost or misplaced.
Easy Maintenance
Another perk: you don’t need any special cleaning products to keep your aligners clean and clear. In fact, you probably already have the three things you need: a soft-bristle toothbrush, mild dishwashing liquid, and clean, cool water. Even taking good care of your smile is easy because all you need to do is remove your trays. Then, you can brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash like usual.
Fewer Progress Visits
To ensure continuous pressure is placed on the teeth, patients with traditional braces need to schedule monthly adjustment appointments. That’s not the case with Invisalign in Rowlett. We’ll give you several sets of aligners at a time so you can progress through portions of the process at home. Then, every 6-8 weeks, you’ll return to our office so we can take updated scans of your teeth, make sure you’re on track with your treatment plan, and provide you with the next few pairs of trays in the series.
Shorter Average Timeline
Although each case is different, traditional braces can usually take 2-3 years. Conversely, the average treatment timeline with Invisalign is only 12-18 months. So, if you schedule your consultation now, there’s a good chance that you’ll have the gorgeous results that you desire by this time next year!
Living with Invisalign Aligners
If you’ve got your heart (and your smile) set on clear aligners, then don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our team at Sweet Family Dentistry so we can determine if you’re a good candidate. If the answer is “yes,” then we can begin working on your custom treatment plan and provide you with an overview of the teeth-straightening process. In the meantime, you can read on to learn more about life with Invisalign, including how often you need to wear your aligners.
Wearing Your Trays
Although each Invisalign treatment is unique, there are some aspects of clear aligner treatment that are universal, like the daily wear time. To stay on track with your plan, you need to keep them on for a minimum of 20 hours each day. Toward the beginning of your orthodontic treatment, you may find it helpful to use the stopwatch on your phone as a guide. Once you find a routine that works for you, wearing your trays for the recommended amount of time each day won’t require as much attention.
Cleaning Your Aligners
Simply put, if you don’t take care of your aligners, noticeable, yellow stains will surface. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate good habits into your daily routine, like rinsing them with clean, cool water each time you take them off. Then, before you put them back on, use a damp, soft-bristle toothbrush and clear, mild dishwashing liquid to gently scrub the surface, removing plaque, saliva, and food particles in the process.
Eating & Drinking
One of the many reasons patients love Invisalign is that there aren’t strict dietary restrictions. In fact, there’s really only one rule: you need to remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. This is important because leaving them on can cause the plastic to warp or break, causing you to fall off track with your treatment plan in the process.
Losing or Damaging a Tray
Although there are certain steps you can take to avoid losing or damaging one of your aligners, like putting them in their designated case anytime you aren’t wearing them, accidents sometimes happen. The best thing to do is to call our team at Sweet Family Dentistry. That way, we can determine the best way to proceed, whether it’s continuing to wear your slightly broken tray with caution or moving on to the next set in the series a bit early.
Attending Progress Visits
Lastly, you need to come to our office every 6-8 weeks so we can monitor the movement of your teeth. If they are moving as anticipated, then there’s a good chance that your visit will be 30 minutes or less. If you’ve fallen off track with your treatment plan, however, then we will need to spend a bit more time determining what needs to be done to get you back on track.