Invisalign®
The Unique Advantages of Invisalign®
Invisalign® in Memorial is so popular among patients due to the variety of benefits that it offers as you undergo treatment. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth or correct your bite, all while remaining completely incognito. While discretion is among the top benefit of why so many people choose this treatment, it’s not the only reason! Below, we’ve listed a few other benefits that you’ll be able to enjoy with Invisalign.
Why Choose Mark Gray, DDS Cosmetic and Family Dentistry for Invisalign®?
No Need to Alter Your Diet
One of the biggest letdowns for many patients undergoing traditional braces treatment is that they can no longer eat some of their favorite snacks and foods because they don’t want to risk breaking a bracket or archwire. With Invisalign®, you won’t have to worry about that at all! All you need to do before you sit down to enjoy a meal or a snack is remove your aligners from your mouth and store them in their hard, protective case so you don’t accidentally lose them. After you’re done eating, just brush and floss your teeth, and rinse your trays before you place them back in your mouth.
Shorter Check-Up Visits
Routine visits while you’re undergoing braces treatment means sitting an hour or longer in the treatment chair as your dentist tightens your archwire, leaving your mouth sore and in pain. While you undergo Invisalign® treatment, your progress check appointments will be about 15 minutes long. All we’ll do is examine your teeth to make sure you’re on track with your timeline and hand you the next sets of trays in your series. If you do encounter some slight discomfort while advancing through your aligners as they get tighter, we recommend switching to new sets at night so you sleep through most of the adjustment period.
Better Oral Hygiene Throughout Treatment
A prominent concern of patients who are undergoing braces treatment is their oral hygiene throughout the process. Bulky brackets and wires get in the way of being able to effectively brush and floss your teeth. This could result in plaque accumulation that turns into tartar and causes cavities. With Invisalign® aligners, you won’t be obstructed when you clean your mouth, allowing you to have improved oral hygiene. All you need to do before brushing or flossing is remove your trays and place them in their protective container. It’s also important to regularly rinse and clean them to prevent bacteria buildup.