Walnut Creek Invisalign Advantages

As the top providers of Walnut Creek Invisalign, our office believes in helping our patients attain their straightest, best smile ever with the assistance of this amazing technology. These medically approved hardened plastic retainers have helped the world of orthodontics come a long way in the last few years, and today we will be reviewing some of the advantages you can see from their usage over traditional metal braces.

The most apparent advantage one can SEE from Invisalign is the enhanced appearance and aesthetic appeal. Plainly put: one of the main reasons patients will go with this appliance is the fact they don’t want a mouth full of metal. Compared to traditional braces, Invisalign offers a more hidden way to straighten your teeth with a series of retainers, ever so slightly, all without it being too evident or allowing for things to be stuck in the bands, brackets and wires.

Also being related to the make-up of the orthodontic appliance can come certain safety-related concerns. Metal braces have been known to cause some cuts and abrasions on the cheeks and tongue due to their inherent metal nature and edges. Many patients will have to utilize wax or other products to protect their mouth, especially when getting used to the appliance after it is first put on or after adjustments. Since Invisalign is custom fit to the teeth, there is no overhang or extending pieces that can cause damage to the mouth. In addition, Invisalign can be removed at any point by the patient if for some reason it was causing discomfort. In fact, Invisalign is supposed to be removed daily while eating or drinking. On the other hand, metal braces can only be removed by the dental professional, typically at the end of treatment.

Lastly, it is the time of treatment itself that sets Invisalign apart as a great choice for our Walnut Creek patients. Where traditional braces may see a period of 2 to 4 years of treatment typically, Invisalign can help with most cases in just 1 to 2 years.

For more information on Dental Care of Walnut Creek Invisalign services, or to schedule an appointment, call our office at (925) 937-9017 today!