Invisalign™

Serving Caldwell, Essex County, Livingston, and Verona, New Jersey

You may have dreamt of having straight teeth all of your life, or maybe you had straight teeth at one time, but now one has turned, they have become crowded, or pushed out of place. Invisalign™ is great way for adults to truly achieve straight teeth without the hassle of braces. There are no uncomfortable brackets cemented to your teeth. You take them out to brush and floss. Most people won’t even notice that you are wearing them.

Who makes a good Candidate for Invisalign™?

How Invisalign™ works

Invisalign™ uses a series of clear aligners to gently nudge your teeth into place. The aligners are individually crafted to fit your teeth. They are removable, so you can take them out to eat and to brush your teeth.

Each aligner is worn for two weeks. Straightening your teeth can take anywhere from six months to two years. Wearing Invisalign™ for about one year is typical. You may use up to 60 aligners.

Social benefits of straight teeth

The look of our smile sends subconscious cues to those around us. Studies have found that people make certain assumptions about people with straight teeth including:

• More trustworthy
• In better health
• Higher income

Health benefits of straight teeth

Crooked teeth can cause ongoing and progressive dental damage, as well as damage to your overall health. Crooked teeth can lead to:

• Tooth decay
• Tooth damage
• Tooth loss
• Dental pain
• Difficulty chewing
• Malnutrition
• Misaligned bite
• Headaches
• TMD

Adult tooth straightening lasts

If you wore braces as a teenager, but the results did not last, you may be skeptical about straightening your teeth again. It is actually very common for the results of teen orthodontics to be reversed because of continuing growth and changes after the braces are removed. The development of wisdom teeth is a common cause.

Adult tooth straightening is not threatened by these changes, because you begin after your body and mouth are fully developed.

Finding the solution which fits your lifestyle and your needs

If you truly want to straighten your teeth, then Invisalign™ is probably the solution for you. However, Caldwell Cosmetic Dentsit Dr. Green understands that the Invisalign™ process, and the time that it takes, is not for everyone. If you have mild crookedness and want your teeth to appear straight right away, he can recommend other options.

If you are interested in straightening crooked teeth in New Jersey, and want to learn more, please read our Invisalign™ Questions, and contact our Caldwell cosmetic dentistry office today for your free Invisalign™ consultation. Dr. Green serves cosmetic dentistry patients in Caldwell, West Essex, Essex County, Morris County, and Passaic County, New Jersey.

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