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If you are a teen or adult that desires straight teeth without the hassle of metal braces, you’re in luck. Invisalign offers a clear and discreet way of straightening your teeth and you could achieve results in as little as 12-18 months. Perhaps you have been putting off spending money on yourself for one reason or another but now is the time to consider achieving that gorgeous smile you have always wanted. As we usher in a new year, explore four reasons to ask your dentist about Invisalign in 2025.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign uses customized clear aligners that fit comfortably and discreetly over your teeth, applying specific pressure to slowly align your teeth, close gaps, and correct minor tooth crookedness. This orthodontic method is similar to braces in that it applies gentle pressure to straighten teeth but does so without the metal.
Benefits of Invisalign
Improves your oral health – Straight teeth are in fact easier to clean. Your toothbrush can clean more of the tooth’s surfaces and floss glides between your teeth effortlessly. Plus, having perfectly straight teeth tends to make a person feel more invested in caring for their oral health. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums helps reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease.
No restrictive diet – With traditional braces, certain foods like hard or sticky candy, nuts, apples, carrots, gum and other foods with a similar texture should be avoided to prevent damaging your wires or brackets. However, with Invisalign, you can eat what you want without fear of disrupting your orthodontic treatment because the aligners are removeable. You should remove your aligners every time that you eat or drink anything.
Easier to clean – Brushing or flossing around metal braces can be difficult and time consuming. Invisalign makes oral hygiene quicker and easier because you remove your aligners each time that you brush and floss your teeth. With Invisalign, you are also less likely to have as much buildup or stains on your teeth since the aligners are removeable.
Boost your self-confidence – Feeling good about your smile can boost your self-confidence whether you’re smiling during a job interview or when you meet someone for the first time. First impressions say a lot about a person and if you’re smiling confidently, that’s a good first impression. Additionally, many people that wear metal braces may shy away from smiling until after treatment. But Invisalign doesn’t have to disrupt your smile because you can remove the aligners any time you need to, although you should wear them for at least 22 hours a day.
Invisalign Provider in the Bay Area, California
At Glen Park Dental, our Invisalign providers are here to help patients achieve the smile that they always wanted. You can now achieve straight teeth without traditional braces. Whether you are a teen that wants to straighten your smile without others noticing or an adult professional that is ready to begin their orthodontic journey with Invisalign, contact Glen Park Dental today by calling (415) 585-1500.
