What are the benefits of Invisalign treatment in American Fork, UT?

Your smile is an important part of your appearance. However, many adults report feeling less than confident when they smile because they wish their teeth could be a little straighter. But they are often hesitant to seek out traditional orthodontic treatment. Now, there is another option. Invisalign offers patients a way to improve their smiles without brackets and wires. Dr. Greg Pitts of American Fork, UT, helps his patients learn more about the benefits of Invisalign treatment. 

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment system that gently shifts teeth into their proper position using a series of clear alignment trays. The patient wears an aligner for approximately two weeks and then moves onto the next one in the series. 

What are the benefits of Invisalign?

Invisalign offers a number of benefits over other orthodontic treatment systems, including: 

• Appearance: Because the trays are made of clear plastic material, they are practically invisible. Patients can improve their smiles without announcing their orthodontic treatment plans to colleagues and friends.
• Effectiveness: Invisalign is a proven orthodontic treatment that has helped countless patients improve their smiles. In many cases, the time of treatment is equal to or less than traditional treatments.
• Comfort: Traditional braces can be uncomfortable. The brackets and wires can cut or bruise the inside of the mouth. Alternatively, the Invisalign trays are so smooth and comfortable patients often forget they’re wearing them.
• Convenience: With traditional braces, patients will need to visit the dentist every few weeks to have the wires tightened. With Invisalign, patients simply move on to the next tray in the series. This allows busy patients to have more time back in their schedule.
• Oral health care: Because the trays are removable, patients can take them out to brush and floss their teeth. This leads to better overall oral health care without having to brush around brackets or floss between wires.

Will Invisalign work for all patients?

Invisalign is an effective treatment for patients who have minor misalignment. In some cases, Invisalign patients previously had orthodontic treatment, but their teeth shifted after they stopped wearing the retainer. Patients who have severe misalignment may have better results with a different treatment method. 

If you want to improve your smile, call Dr. Greg Pitts today at (801) 758-0019. Dr. Pitts and his team will examine your mouth and help you determine if Invisalign is the right treatment method for you.