Invisalign braces are designed to straighten teeth. Porcelain veneers can do the same. Choosing between veneers and Invisalign is always an option. However, if you want a smile that is straight and a bite that is completely aligned for comfort and good oral health, orthodontics is the smart route to take. But what if you already have veneers? Can you still get Invisalign? The answer might surprise you. Continue reading
Ask any wearer of conventional metal braces how they feel about their orthodontic treatment and chances are you will hear words like: captive, prisoner, stuck, limited. Invisalign is the type of orthodontia that minimizes and even eliminates all these negative feelings. Continue reading
Wearers of Invisalign love that they can straighten their teeth discreetly, eat whatever they want along the way, and usually finish their treatment long before conventional metal braces would be complete. Even though Invisalign braces are convenient to use and nearly invisible, every braces-wearer looks forward to the day when their teeth will be in complete alignment. That’s when the perks really kick in. Continue reading
Invisalign aligners work some serious magic in straightening teeth. However, the nearly invisible aligners do not always work alone. Invisalign attachments are often necessary to enhance the work of the aligners and apply extra force to move teeth as intended. Continue reading
The American Association of Orthodontics reports that the number of adults over the age of 18 getting braces increased by 58 percent (years 1994 to 2010), from 680,000 to 1.1 million people annually. Braces aren’t just for teens anymore, especially when Invisalign braces are the epitome of discretion. Continue reading
Invisalign is an innovative, reliable, and respected method of aligning teeth. This type of orthodontic method allows wearers to eat whatever they want, straighten their teeth without anyone knowing about it, and enjoy the result of a gorgeous smile. Now, here are some things you may not have known about Invisalign braces. Continue reading
You want your teeth to be straight. Invisalign makes that happen and no one even needs to know you’re wearing braces thanks to the nearly invisible aligners. But you may not be aware of the other amazing benefits Invisalign provides, along with a perfectly aligned smile. Continue reading
Kissing is a good thing. It makes you happy. It’s a way to show love. And, in case you didn’t know, kissing can improve your oral health too. But if you’re living with misaligned and unsightly teeth, a potential partner may be less willing to pucker up. Invisalign can help you get a kissable smile. Continue reading
Normally, people who are undergoing orthodontic treatment are disgruntled about Halloween. All that delicious candy on the do-not-eat list for braces-wearers – at least, it’s forbidden if you want to avoid damaging your brackets and wires. Invisalign wearers, however, have nothing to fear when it comes to Halloween candy. This day of the year is just one more party they have the freedom to enjoy without restrictions. Continue reading
If you regularly awake with a sore jaw or tension headaches, there is a good chance you are grinding or clenching your teeth at night, also known as TMJ disorder. Side effects from sleep bruxism can include eroded enamel, cracked teeth, and gum recession. Plus, your temporomandibular joint just hurts and facial muscles become sore. Jaw misalignment is a common cause of TMJ disorder. Invisalign and traditional metal braces can both be used to properly reposition the lower jaw in relation to the upper jaw, eliminating TMJ problems while giving you a gorgeous, aligned smile. Continue reading