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Invisalign Clear Aligners for Your Teeth: The Discreet Way to Straighten Your Smile
If you’ve been exploring options for straightening crooked teeth, you’ve probably found information about Invisalign clear aligners. A comfortable alternative to traditional metal braces, Invisalign has become the most popular solution for correcting mild to moderate malocclusion. Clear aligners are not just comfortable. They are also nearly invisible, giving you a discrete option on your path to a more beautiful smile.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign therapy uses ultra-thin clear aligners to straighten teeth. These aligners are made using BPA-free thermoplastic, and their durability and flexibility make them a more comfortable option.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Metal braces use gentle, consistent force to move your teeth to straighter positions. Invisalign clear aligners work in the same way. You wear your clear aligners for about 22 hours every day, and over several months, your teeth will gradually move until they’re perfectly straight.
What Dental Issues Can Be Fixed With Invisalign Aligners?
In addition to straightening teeth, Invisalign can correct overcrowded or gapped teeth. It can also address bite issues, including overbite, open bite, crossbite, and underbite.
What Is the Difference Between Invisalign and Metal Braces?
Traditional metal braces and Invisalign clear aligners both work in the same way. They use gentle, consistent force to gradually move teeth to a straighter position. However, Invisalign offers some benefits over metal braces.
- Clear aligners are more comfortable, with no metal wires to poke your gums and teeth.
- You can remove clear aligners to eat your favorite foods.
- It’s easier to practice good oral hygiene because Invisalign aligners are removable.
- In most cases, the Invisalign process is faster than straightening teeth with traditional braces.
Is Invisalign Comfortable?
When you first start wearing your clear aligners, they may feel tight for a few days. This happens because your teeth are slowly being moved to straighter positions. For most people, this discomfort will last no longer than a few days.
How Long Does the Invisalign Process Take?
Invisalign clear aligners aren’t an overnight solution, although they take much less time than traditional braces. Depending on your unique situation, Invisalign can give you a gorgeous smile within 6 – 18 months.
What Can I Eat With Invisalign?
The answer to this question is quick and easy: You can eat anything. With metal braces, food choices are more limited because foods can get stuck between the teeth, and hard foods can damage the wires and brackets. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can take them out to eat. This means you can still enjoy all of your favorite foods.
Do I Have to Wear Invisalign Aligners All the Time?
For your Invisalign aligners to do their job, they must be worn for at least 22 hours daily. We recommend removing them only to eat and do your oral care.
Is There an Invisalign Dentist Near Me in Hoboken, New Jersey?
In Hoboken, New Jersey, Drs. Bari Posner, Anum Ali, and Giancarlo Brezillion, and the staff at Dental Associates of Hoboken are here to answer your questions about getting clear aligners for teeth. Call (201) 795-2111 today to schedule your consultation.
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Dr. Bari Posner
Dr. Anum Ali
Dr. Giancarlo Brezillion
Dental Associates of Hoboken, a cornerstone of the Hoboken community for over three decades, combines compassion and expertise in dentistry. Our skilled team includes Dr. Bari Posner, Dr. Anum Ali, and Dr. Giancarlo Brezillion, each specializing in different facets of dental care. Together, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care with a personal touch to the Hoboken community and beyond.
Dr. Bari Posner earned her degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, and serves on the board of the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
Dr. Anum Ali graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University in Philadelphia and is a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Giancarlo Brezillion, graduated from Antonio Nariño University in Armenia, Colombia, achieving Magna Cum Laude honors at Boston University, where he received his doctorate in dental medicine. His expertise spans restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and he is an active member of the American Dental Association.