Invisalign can improve your smile by straightening teeth and closing gaps between them. Similar to braces, Invisalign 
moves the teeth by gently exerting pressure on them. The difference is that Invisalign utilizes removable aligner trays to move the teeth rather than brackets and wires that are permanently affixed to the teeth, as is the case with braces. At Northshore Dental Associates, Dr. Monica Lakatos and Dr. Michelle Matheson are your dentist for Invisalign and other types of orthodontics in North Muskegon, MI.
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign works by exerting gentle pressure on the teeth to move them into the desired position. Instead of brackets and wires, a set of aligner trays moves the teeth. Separate trays are worn over the top and bottom rows of teeth. The trays are custom created for each patient and each set of trays is replaced with a new set every few weeks. Each new set of trays moves the teeth closer to their final straightened position. In most cases, it takes about twelve months to straighten the teeth with Invisalign.
Invisalign is best for patients who simply need to straighten their smile or close small gaps between teeth. For patients who need to correct bite problems, such as an overbite or underbite, braces are best. Your dentist for orthodontics in North Muskegon can determine if Invisalign is the right option for straightening your smile.
Advantages of Invisalign
There are multiple advantages to straightening your smile with Invisalign. As mentioned, the aligner trays are removable so they can be taken out to eat, brush, and floss. Being able to remove the trays when eating helps prevent food particles from getting trapped between the teeth and trays. Being able to remove the trays to brush and floss the teeth has the advantage of making it easier to maintain good oral hygiene, which can be challenging with braces.
Another advantage of Invisalign is that the aligner trays are made from a soft plastic material that is both flexible and comfortable to wear. Since the trays are made of soft plastic, there is nothing to poke or irritate the mouth as can happen with the hard brackets and wires associated with braces. Invisalign also has the advantage of being discreet. Not only are the aligner trays soft, comfortable, and removable, but they are also clear so they are barely noticeable to others.
You can easily improve your smile with Invisalign. To learn more about how Invisalign can help you improve your smile, schedule an appointment with Dr. Lakatos or Dr. Matheson, your dentists for orthodontics in North Muskegon, call Northshore Dental Associates at (231) 744-6100.
