It’s no secret that no one loves the look of metal braces.
They are bulky and heavily noticeable. It can be daunting to have to go to
work, school, or social events every day knowing you don’t look your best or
yourself at all. Fortunately, modern dentistry now offers invisible braces.
Invisible braces, also known as Invisalign, feature clear
aligners which fit much like mouth guards. They are virtually invisible when
worn, but can be removed in order to eat, drink, and brush the teeth. Not only
do they look better than traditional braces, but are much easier to wear.
Unlike braces, which pull the teeth, invisible braces work
by pushing the teeth into place. Pictures and impressions are taken of the
arches in order for them to be custom made to each patient, specifically. The
first aligners will fit very closely to where the teeth are now. Each one
applies a certain amount of pressure to the teeth in order to push them into
healthier spaces. Aligners should be worn for no less than twenty hours a day,
two weeks at a time. Patients will have the next few aligners with them to
switch out on their own, but must attend visits to our expert in orthodontics in Rocklin every four to six weeks for check-ups.
For more information about how invisible braces work, you
can schedule a consultation appointment today.
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