The Many Benefits of Invisalign

By Deano Sakos DDS | Published on August 10, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you have considered correcting crooked and or misaligned teeth, but are fearful of the discomfort and embarrassment of metal braces, then Invisalign is the solution to your problem. This new technology overcomes many of the obstacles associated with traditional braces such as:

●  Reduced treatment time by moving only specific teeth instead of all the teeth at once
●  Less overall pain and discomfort by wearing a smooth tray on your teeth instead of sharp
wires and  brackets
●  Better oral hygiene by being able to remove the trays for eating, brushing and flossing.
Whereas traditional wire braces are food traps for everything you eat. Braces are very hard to
floss because you have you have to thread the floss between the wire/bracket area of each tooth.
●  No one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because the clear trays are very hard to distinguish on
your teeth, even at a conversational distance.
●  No difficulty speaking with the trays in your mouth as it is with wires and brackets. Many of Dr.
Sakos’ patients are public speakers and give presentations while wearing Invisalign trays.

A cosmetic dentist in Austin, TX can help a patient determine if they are a candidate for Invisalign, and can usually complete most treatments in eight months to a year. Dr. Deano Sakos of Westlake Hills Cosmetic Dentistry in Austin agrees that Invisalign has made huge improvements to the teeth aligning process.

An initial consultation will determine if a patient is a good candidate for Invisalign, “The majority of patients are,” says Dr. Sakos. Once it is confirmed you are a good candidate for Invisalign, a 3-D digital computer system assists the dentist in creating an animated movie of the patient’s teeth showing the progressive stages of teeth movement to a final result. This movie can be shown to the patient and will show the length of treatment as well as the final alignment of their teeth. Plastic trays are then fabricated by Invisalign that conform to a patient’s exact teeth shapes, and when worn properly will move them into place through several stages. These stages of movement are attained by wearing a different set of trays every two weeks. Each tray is a part of the overall treatment plan, and has been specifically designed to gradually move teeth closer to the final goal. Dr. Sakos explains that this is a big development and an advantage over metal braces, because Invisalign trays can be given to the patient in advance and they no longer need to make visits to the office for adjustments, which are often painful and can be inconvenient. When it comes to adjustments, another improvement with Invisalign is now one single tooth can be moved, where in the past if a change was made to traditional braces the adjustment would affect all teeth along the wire, causing a ripple effect. This would have to be compensated for by drawing out treatment time.

Another function of the Invisalign trays is the option for teeth whitening. Because the trays are a perfect mold to a patient’s teeth, a person can easily apply the whitening gel inside the tray that they should be wearing anyway. The whitening solution is included with Dr. Sakos’ treatment. Dr. Sakos says patients are encouraged to wear the trays no less than 20 hours a day for optimal results. This is a great way to achieve two treatments in one, especially for a people who are interested in whiter teeth. In Austin, TX Invisalign is an ideal treatment for people who wish for more confidence, straight and evenly spaced teeth, and need a convenient treatment to get them there. For more information about Invisalign in Austin TX, contact Westlake Hills Cosmetic Dentistry for a consultation.

*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

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