St. Augustine, FL
Orthodontics is the art of diagnosing and treating jaw, face, and bite irregularities. It has been a well-known dental practice for centuries, although technology and treatment methods have greatly evolved, especially in recent years. The advent of clear aligner therapy has given patients an exciting new option for straightening their teeth.
Invisalign, the most popular brand of clear aligners, enables you to straighten your teeth without the embarrassment of sporting visible metal in your mouth. Dr. Stephanie Kinsey is proud to be a certified Invisalign provider and offer this service to Palencia Dental. Let’s dig deeper and explore six benefits to treatment with Invisalign.
How does Invisalign work?
The clear aligners are worn over your teeth and apply gentle pressure to bring them into a preferred, straight alignment. Every couple of weeks, as treatment progresses, you return to your dentist to receive a new set of aligners.
6 Benefits to Invisalign
- Lower Risk of TMJ Disorder, Snoring, or Sleep Apnea Later in Life. Seeking orthodontic treatment improves the alignment of your jaws as well as your bite. Having straighter teeth means you are less vulnerable to serious conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder.
- No Food Restrictions. One of the greatest advantages to Invisalign is that the aligners are removable. While you need to wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day to ensure effective treatment, you can remove the aligners when you eat or clean your teeth. That means full freedom to enjoy your favorite meals and snacks. Patients with braces, by contrast, often have to avoid hard and crunchy foods that can break brackets and wires.
- Improvement with Speech Issues. Braces sometimes impede speech or cause a lisp. This is less likely with Invisalign, meaning you remain confident about speaking openly and freely, which helps with enunciation and fluidity in your discussions with others.
- Teeth are Easier to Clean, Reducing Risk of Cavities and Gum Disease. As mentioned, because the aligners are removable, you have full access to clean your teeth and gums. Patents who have braces have to remain vigilant on bacteria and food particles accumulating around or underneath the brackets and wires.
- Higher Self-Confidence. Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for teenagers. Many adults also seek treatment because they never got braces as an adolescent or they’ve experienced orthodontic relapse. However, many adults also shy away from orthodontic treatment because they’re self-conscious about having braces at that stage in life. Invisalign, however, is totally discreet since the aligners are transparent.
- Perception From Others as More Trustworthy and Successful. The end goal of Invisalign is the same as any type of orthodontic treatment: a mouth full of straight teeth and a bright, beautiful smile. When you feel good about your smile, it shows. You convey warmth, generosity, genuineness, and a sense of accomplishment to others.
Invisalign in St. Augustine, Florida
Enjoy the advantages of Invisalign to straighten your teeth. At Palencia Dental, we’re proud to offer this method of clear aligner therapy to our patients in St. Augustine and Palm Coast. Give our office a call at 904-664-5254 to schedule an appointment today.
