Invisalign – Harker Heights, TX
A Metal-Free Way To Straighten Teeth
While many want straighter smiles, orthodontic work can often seem too harsh. Most folks want to avoid the hassles of a mouth filled with metal brackets, wires, and dental cement. That said, there’s a way to “straighten out” your grin without using traditional braces: Invisalign at Harker Heights! This treatment’s aligner system can make all your teeth nice and orderly. To learn whether it’s right for you, please keep reading or schedule a visit.
Why Choose Market Heights Family Dental for Invisalign?
- In-House Digital Impression Technology
- Dentists with Years of Experience
- Gentle & Friendly Dental Team
How Invisalign Works
At its core, Invisalign is a series of clear, plastic trays for your smile. These “aligners” use micro-movements to straighten your teeth until they reach the right positions. Once the trays have done their work, your grin should be (and look) aligned and balanced.
Invisalign requires each patient to follow specific treatment guidelines. First, you must wear your aligners for 7-14 days before moving to the next ones. The next rule is that the trays should be worn for 22 hours daily; you’ll have alignment delays otherwise. By sticking to these and similar guidelines, you’ll have a straight smile in only 12-18 months.
Indications for Invisalign
Due to its traits, Invisalign works best for patients with mild to moderate smile misalignments. Its trays are most often used to address the following issues:
Crowded Teeth
If your teeth crowd together, they’ll harm your smile’s health and looks. The good news is that Invisalign can address this crowding. Once its trays guide your grin, your teeth won’t be smushed together.
Gaps Between Teeth
As you’d expect, your appearance and health suffer when you have large gaps between teeth. Still, Invisalign can quickly fill those spaces with its trays. The alignment process would cause the gaps to slowly (but surely) close.
Bite Alignment
A poor bite can lead to many problems, including a bad-looking smile and pressure on your jaw. The resulting pressure would then raise your risk of TMJ disorder, teeth grinding, etc. However, Invisalign is very effective at treating bite issues – underbites, overbites, crossbites, and more.
The Benefits of Invisalign
If you get Invisalign instead of metal braces, you’ll enjoy many upsides. The most common of these benefits are:
- A Short Treatment Time – Traditional braces often take two (or more) years to work, while Invisalign only needs 12-18 months.
- Hassle-Free Use – Since Invisalign trays are removable, they don’t interfere with meals or teeth cleaning. The aligners let you eat as usual and don’t make brushing or flossing harder.
- Fewer Follow-Ups – Did you know metal braces require twenty to forty follow-up visits during treatment? Well, Invisalign’s advantage is that it only needs six to twelve of these extra sessions.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Because Invisalign is customized for each patient, its treatment price widely varies. You should consult our dentists for a precise estimate before you commit. With a brief oral exam, they can check the factors that will affect your treatment cost and find ways to make care affordable. Our team will even walk you through the role of dental insurance and other payment options. That way, your treatment should fit your budget and won’t “break the bank.”