Many people are eager to begin working on a straighter and healthier smile, but some are reluctant to commit to wearing conspicuous traditional metal braces that require many eating restrictions. Luckily, Invisalign is an alternative orthodontic treatment that gradually realigns teeth with a sequence of customized clear aligners. Here’s a brief overview of how Invisalign works as well as why summer is a great time to begin treatment.
How Does Invisalign Work?
When you begin your Invisalign treatment, your dentist will use an advanced scanning device to create a detailed map of your teeth. This data will be used to craft a series of customized clear aligners designed to fit your smile. You’ll need to wear each set of aligners for at least twenty hours every day for about two weeks before switching to the next set in the sequence. Each set of aligners shifts your teeth a little closer to your ideal alignment, and treatment usually takes anywhere from six to eighteen months.
Summertime Is Relaxed Time
During the fall, people are busy with going back to school and getting work wrapped up for the year. During the spring, people are often caught up with getting the fiscal year moving and racing to finish the semester strong. During the summer, people usually have some vacation time to burn, and starting Invisalign when you don’t have to worry about work or school can take a lot of stress out of getting used to the clear aligner routine. By the time you go back to work or school, you’ll be in the groove of planning your meals and hygiene sessions around your required wear time.
Summer Foods Are Tasty
For many people, summer is the ideal time for barbequing. If you love ribs, steaks, corn on the cob, and skewered vegetables off the grill, Invisalign won’t get in your way of enjoying them. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are removable so that you can enjoy any sort of food you like as long as you remember to thoroughly brush and floss before you put them back in.
Many patients report that Invisalign is a much easier and more comfortable treatment than traditional braces. After a brief consultation, your dentist will be able to tell you if you can be a good candidate for clear aligners.
About the Practice
St. Albans Dental offers the most excellent oral health services to be found in St Albans City, VT. Led by Drs. Tyler Aten and Kelsey Cone, the staff ensures that each patient receives outstanding courtesy and effective treatments. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as Invisalign services. To book your Invisalign consultation, contact the practice online or dial (802) 524-4844.