Not all of us naturally developed the perfectly aligned smile that you see on the big screen. Fortunately, you don’t need to settle for a smile that you aren’t proud to show off. There are various teeth straightening options out there, like Invisalign. While orthodontic treatment is common among teens and young adults, this doesn’t mean that you’ve missed out. The truth is that you are never too old to get Invisalign. Read on to learn how the treatment process works as an adult.
How Does Orthodontic Treatment Work for Older Adults?
Many older adults think that they have already missed their opportunity for getting orthodontic treatment because they have been told that their jaws and teeth are fully developed and set into place. Teenage patients still have malleable jaws and teeth, allowing them to be moved around more easily, but you are still able to align your smile, even if you are older. When the correct amount of pressure is precisely applied to the teeth, the teeth will slowly move to their optional locations. Whether you have slightly misaligned teeth or teeth that are fairly crooked, orthodontic treatment is still a good option.
What Does the Invisalign Process Look Like?
Unlike traditional braces, which use metal brackets and wires to move the teeth around, Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift the teeth into their rightful locations. Most people wear each set of aligners for about two weeks before switching to the next set, but this can vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. The number of sets that you need and the length of your overall treatment will be determined by your dentist.
What Are the Benefits of Invisalign?
There are various benefits that Invisalign patients experience at any age! Here are some of the most common ones:
- Easy to Maintain: It can be difficult to keep your teeth clean when you have metal brackets and wires in the way. Invisalign trays can be removed when you clean your teeth, making it easier to clean thoroughly.
- Natural Appearance: The most advantage of getting Invisalign is that the aligners are virtually invisible. Adults don’t usually prefer showing off metal brackets and wires everywhere they go. No one will even be able to tell that you are wearing them.
- No Dietary Restrictions: Something that many patients dread about getting braces is the fact that isn’t a problem when you have Invisalign. Since you remove your aligners to eat, you can enjoy pretty much anything that you want. Just make sure that you clear your teeth thoroughly before you put them back in.
- Comfort: Invisalign’s smooth plastic design means that your soft tissue won’t be irritated by metal brackets and wires.
- Effective: Just like traditional braces, Invisalign can fix a variety of misalignment issues, including overcrowding, underbites, crossbites, open bites, and gaps.
Your age isn’t something that will get in the way of getting Invisalign. By scheduling a consultation with your dentist, a treatment plan can be made just for you!
About the Practice
At Brooks Dental, we have a team of skilled dentists serving patients in the Winthrop community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything you need under one roof. To learn more about Invisalign or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (617) 846-1811.