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Could Invisalign Help Me?

Invisalign is the subtle and discreet method for straightening your smile. If you have teeth that are crooked, crowded overlapping, or affected by excess spacing, Invisalign could help. We offer Invisalign treatment at Newmarket Dentistry in Newmarket, ON. Your skilled dentist, Dr. Richard Lee-Shanok, can help you achieve a straight smile.

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign is an alternative to braces for straightening teeth and treating other orthodontic issues. Like braces, Invisalign gently exerts pressure on the teeth to gradually move them in the desired direction over time. Where Invisalign differs is that brackets, bands, and wires are not used. Instead, removable aligner trays move and straighten the teeth.

Patients will wear multiple sets of custom aligner trays throughout the course of treatment. Each set includes a tray for the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth. A set is only worn for a few weeks before being replaced with the next set. Each subsequent set of trays straightens the teeth more and moves them toward the desired position.

Some of the orthodontic issues that can be effectively treated with Invisalign include:

• Crooked teeth
• Crowded or overlapping teeth
• Small gaps between teeth
• Minor bite alignment issues

More complicated orthodontic problems, such as serious bite misalignment, might be better treated with braces. The experienced dentist at our Newmarket, ON, office can determine if your smile concerns can be treated with Invisalign versus braces.

Benefits of Invisalign

There are a host of benefits to straightening your smile with Invisalign. One exciting aspect of Invisalign is that it works for both teens and adults. Other benefits include:

Comfort: A flexible plastic material is used to create the custom aligner trays. There are no hard components to poke or irritate the mouth.

Removable: The trays can be temporarily taken out for two hours a day without adversely affecting treatment.

Subtle: The flexible plastic material used to fabricate the aligners is clear so the trays are virtually invisible to others.

Improved Oral Hygiene: Brushing and flossing are less challenging with Invisalign since the aligner trays can be taken out when performing your daily oral hygiene routine.

More Dietary Choices: Since the aligners can be removed when eating, Patients enjoy fewer food restrictions during treatment. Removing the trays prevents damage from sticky or hard foods.

Teeth-Grinding Protection: Patients who grind their teeth at night enjoy protection against the wear and tear of grinding since the aligners are worn over the teeth.

Invisalign could help you straighten your teeth and achieve the smile you desire. To learn more and find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign, schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee-Shanok by calling Newmarket Dentistry in Newmarket, ON, at (905) 830-1010.

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