Invisalign – Tulsa, OK

Discreet Trays

While traditional braces make your mouth look metallic, Invisalign has no such issue. The latter treatment uses discreet trays that blend with your smile.

Note that Invisalign’s aligners are made of nearly invisible plastic. Since this material is highly transparent, your final trays won’t stand out or draw unwanted attention. That means you can enjoy treatment without anyone thinking your smile looks oddly “off.” Indeed, folks will only see that your grin is slowly starting to look straighter.

Non-Invasive Care

Modern Invisalign is much less invasive than traditional metal braces. As a result, you can trust that treatment won’t disrupt your everyday life.

It comes down to how Invisalign trays are removable. Since they can be taken off as needed, your aligners shouldn’t affect how you brush, floss, eat, or smile. Their flexible wear time also ensures you’ll have shorter check-in visits than you’d have with metal braces. To that extent, patients with hectic schedules can maintain treatment progress.

Better Dental Hygiene

Invisalign doesn’t make oral care tricky like metal braces do. On the contrary, its clear trays won’t interfere with your dental hygiene habits.

You see, Invisalign trays aren’t cemented to your teeth; you can take them off as needed. That means your aligners won’t get in the way of brushing and flossing. For that reason, you’ll have a lower risk of cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues than you’d have with metal braces.

Improved Comfort

All in all, Invisalign isn’t a painful orthodontic treatment. It offers a comfier smile-aligning process than you’d get with metal braces.

Remember that Invisalign uses clear and smooth plastic. Such material isn’t sharp and doesn’t poke you, so it shouldn’t irritate any parts of your mouth. At most, you’ll only feel slightly sore when you switch from old trays to new ones.

Boosted Confidence

Whereas metal braces can make you feel embarrassed, Invisalign does anything but. Its trays should leave you confident during and after your care.

As noted earlier, Invisalign’s plastic is nearly invisible. Its trays won’t affect how your smile looks to friends, family, and others. Rather, the aligners will let you mingle without worry – something teens and young adults will find appealing.

Quick Follow-Ups

An Invisalign treatment has fairly quick follow-up visits. These sessions take less time (and involve less discomfort) than those related to metal braces.

On average, an Invisalign “check-in” visit takes place every 6-8 weeks. Each of them only has a few steps and lasts a mere 15-30 minutes, depending on your case. It follows that your dentist won’t need to do much to see if your treatment is staying on track.

How is Invisalign Teen Different?

 

One of the things that separates Invisalign Teen from regular Invisalign treatments is the blue dots present on each aligner. As long as your teenager wears their aligners as often as they should, these dots will eventually fade away. This provides us with a simple way of confirming that your child is sticking to their treatment plan.

Additionally, as part of the Invisalign Teen process, you will receive a few replacement aligners if your child ever loses their current one. This ensures that you can keep your teenager’s treatment on track without having to worry about additional costs. (That said, you should definitely make sure that this type of accident doesn’t happen too often if you want to avoid paying extra.)

Is Invisalign Right for Your Teen?

 

Invisalign tends to work best for mild to moderate orthodontic problems. On the other hand, traditional braces may be the better choice for patients with more severe misalignment issues. We encourage you to schedule a consultation at our office for your teenager as soon as possible. Once we have learned more about their situation, we can determine whether Invisalign Teen is truly a viable option in their case.

Remember, since Invisalign aligners are removable, the treatment relies heavily on patient compliance. Your teenager will be responsible for making sure that they wear the aligners for at least 20 hours a day. Additionally, they will need to be able to take good care of both their smile and their aligners. Keep this in mind when you’re trying to decide between Invisalign Teen and a more traditional orthodontic approach.

The Benefits of Invisalign Teen

 

Plenty of teens prefer Invisalign over traditional braces for a variety of reasons:

• Invisalign clear aligners are much less noticeable than traditional braces. Other people may not even realize that your teenager is wearing them unless they know what to look for.
• The average treatment time for Invisalign falls in the range of 12 to 18 months. Meanwhile, traditional braces often have to be worn for as long as 18 to 24 months.
• Invisalign doesn’t come with any dietary restrictions. Your teenager will be free to continue enjoying all of their favorite foods.
• Since Invisalign aligners are removable, they won’t get in your teenager’s way when they’re trying to brush and floss their teeth.
• Many teenagers find that the smooth surfaces of Invisalign aligners tend to be more comfortable to wear than metal brackets and wires.

 

Crowded Teeth

Do your teeth crowd together to the point that they overlap? If so, then you know first-hand how difficult it can be to smile confidently, enunciate clearly, and brush properly. The good news is that – for many adults and teens – Invisalign is an option! If we determine that’s the case for you, then we will have a custom series of clear aligners made to gently guide your teeth into proper alignment.

Gaps Between Teeth

Is there a significant gap between your two front teeth? Maybe you have several smaller spaces throughout your mouth. Either way, metal braces may not be your only option! At your consultation, we will determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign and, if you are, create your custom treatment plan. Before you know it, you’ll have a healthier and even more beautiful smile.

Overbite

Even mild overbites can lead to difficulty chewing properly, chronic jaw pain, and other problems. That’s why we don’t recommend taking the “wait and see” approach. Instead, come to our office to explore your treatment options, like Invisalign. With a custom series of clear aligners as well as a few orthodontic accessories, like rubber bands, we may be able to align your bite without any metal at all.

Underbite

Do your upper teeth sit behind your lower ones? If so, you might have an underbite. Not only can this orthodontic problem draw unwanted attention to your smile, but it can lead to premature wear and tear on your teeth as well as chronic jaw pain and trouble chewing properly. Fortunately, Invisalign has proven to be effective at correcting mild to moderate cases without any metal brackets and wires!

Crossbite

If you have a crossbite, we have good news: you may be a candidate for Invisalign! If we determine that’s the case, then a series of transparent, plastic aligners is created to gently move your teeth and bite into proper alignment. Usually, the treatment process takes between 12 and 18 months, but you’ll start to see improvements much sooner since the trays are clear and removable.

Open Bite

Like the other bite problems on this list, open bites can negatively impact everything from your self-esteem to your oral health. If we determine that we can align your bite with Invisalign, then a robust computer software system will turn impressions of your mouth into three-dimensional images, projecting the changes you want to see in your smile. Then, a series of custom aligners are made, which will create the healthier, happier smile you’ve been dreaming of.