Invisalign®: Beautifully Straight Smiles Without Traditional Braces

The prospect of undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional braces is enough to prevent many patients from seeking the care they need to achieve the beautifully straight smiles of their dreams. Thankfully, Invisalign® delivers the results patients desire without the drawbacks of metal braces.  

What Is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is an orthodontic treatment and a popular alternative to traditional, metal braces. An Invisalign® treatment system consists of several sets of clear, plastic aligner trays (like thin mouthguards) that fit over the arches of the teeth. The aligner trays put gentle, targeted pressure on the teeth to gradually move them into the desired locations, orientation, and alignment.  

What Orthodontic Problems Can Invisalign® Treat?

Invisalign® can address a variety of orthodontic issues such as:

• Crooked teeth

• Crowded teeth

• Tooth gaps

• Malocclusion (misaligned bite)

• Overbite

• Underbite

• Crossbite

• Open bite

Invisalign® is most commonly recommended for addressing minor to moderate orthodontic issues. While Invisalign® can successfully treat some complex or severe concerns, other orthodontic treatment approaches might also be required.  

The Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign®

Invisalign® delivers successful treatment outcomes and many treatment advantages.  

Virtually Invisible Orthodontic Treatment

One of the main benefits of Invisalign® is that the aligner trays are clear and virtually invisible when worn.  

Comfortable Treatment

Invisalign® aligner trays are made of smooth plastic that is gentle on the soft tissues. As a result, patients don't have to deal with the sores and blisters that are common with metal braces.  

No Lifestyle Changes

You don't have to avoid any activities while undergoing orthodontic treatment with Invisalign® because the aligner trays will not injure your soft tissues during athletics or sporting activities like metal braces can.

Continue Eating Your Favorite Foods

Invisalign® aligners can be removed during meals so patients can continue enjoying all of their favorite foods - even the extra-sticky or hard foods that would need to be avoided with traditional braces.  

Easy Oral Hygiene

It's also easy to continue caring for your oral hygiene and health throughout treatment with Invisalign®. Traditional braces require the use of special dental tools such as interdental brushes and floss threaders. With Invisalign®, patients simply remove and rinse their aligner trays before brushing and flossing like normal.  

How the Invisalign® Treatment Process Works

Consultation

The Invisalign® treatment process begins with a consultation during which diagnostic images are taken and our dentist examines the patient's teeth and oral anatomy. We then talk with the patient about their current smile, treatment expectations, and treatment options.  

Designing a Treatment Plan

To design the patient's treatment plan, we take digital impressions of their teeth with a special intraoral scanner. These images are uploaded into powerful software that allows us to design an entire treatment plan from the patient's current orthodontics to their desired treatment outcome and alignment. This treatment plan and the patient's specifications are then submitted to Invisalign® where their aligner trays will be designed and manufactured.

Using Your Invisalign® Aligners

Once the aligners are ready, we invite you into our office to teach you how to use and follow the treatment system. Following the treatment instructions and wearing the aligners for at least 22 hours every day is vital to a successful treatment outcome.  

Each treatment system includes several sets of aligner trays that are worn for about one to two weeks before the patient moves on to the final set of aligners. Once you've used all of the aligner trays, your treatment is complete and you can enjoy your new, straight smile.  

Why Straighten Your Smile?

Having a straighter smile not only improves a person's appearance and confidence but also imparts oral health benefits. Orthodontic treatment can reduce the risk of tooth decay, cavities, and periodontal disease in addition to addressing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and bruxism.  

Get a Healthier, More Beautiful Smile with Orthodontics in Murfreesboro, TN

At Starbody Dental, we're proud to provide our patients with comprehensive dental care, including orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. If you think you could benefit from a straighter, healthier, and more beautiful smile, then we strongly encourage you to request a consultation with one of our highly experienced dentists.