Is Invisalign Right for Me

Phoenix, Arizona

Invisalign is a new orthodontic treatment option that allows people to get straighter teeth without the need for metal braces. Invisalign is sometimes called clear braces or invisible braces because there are no wires and no anchors on your teeth. Instead, clear plastic aligners are used to gently move your teeth to their desired position. Although Invisalign is not appropriate for everybody, people who use them are very satisfied with the treatment and its results.

This page highlights some of the strengths and limitations of Invisalign, but it cannot give you recommendations based on your dental conditions. The only way to learn whether Invisalign is right for you is to talk to a cosmetic dentist in person and have your teeth evaluated. To schedule your Invisalign consultation, call 800-509-8357 or email Scott LeSueur and Charles Dodaro Cosmetic Dentists in Phoenix, Arizona today.

Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign has a number of advantages, including:

• Virtually invisible
• No wires or brackets
• No tightening appointments
• Can be removed for eating, so no limits on your diet
• Can be removed for cleaning, so no special care necessary

These benefits make Invisalign better than traditional orthodontics for many people who do not like the complications of traditional braces. In addition, Invisalign can be a very successful treatment for many types of orthodontic problems, such as:

• Crooked teeth
• Teeth with spaces between them
• Minor rotations
• Crowded teeth

People with these problems love the ability to have them corrected without wires and brackets.

Limitations of Invisalign

Invisalign is not appropriate for every orthodontic problem, however. Some of the problems that Invisalign cannot correct include:

• Severe crowding
• Significant rotation
• Major bite problems, such as overbite or open bite
• Impacted teeth
• Most Children and adolescent orthodontics needs

During your evaluation, we will look at your teeth and let you know whether you are a good candidate for orthodontic treatment with Invisalign.

Are You Ready for Invisalign?

In addition to treating your other dental problems, you may be a good candidate for treatment with Invisalign. To be a good candidate, you must be prepared to follow through on the treatment. This means being willing to:

• Wear your aligners most of the day (20+ hours)
• Clean your teeth every time you eat
• Wait for full results--Invisalign treatment can take several months,but shorter than traditional orthodontics, averaging 6 -12 months in many cases

However, if you are prepared to get your teeth straightened without wires and brackets and are prepared to follow through on the treatment, Invisalign might be right for you.

To learn whether you are a good candidate for Invisalign, please call or email Scott LeSueur and Charles Dodaro Cosmetic Dentists in Phoenix, Arizona.