Invisalign Clear Aligners – Charlotte, NC
A Subtle Way To Straighten Your Smile
There are all kinds of people who want to straighten their smile. Maybe they’re tired of the way that crooked teeth make them look, or they want to enjoy the health benefits of a well-aligned smile. However, many people are put of by the idea of bulky wires and brackets.
Thankfully, Invisalign clear aligners are a subtle way to straighten your smile. If you live near Charlotte, NC, the team here at Holt Family Dentistry will be able to help you; make an appointment with us today and we’ll show you what they can do for you!
Why Choose Holt Family Dentistry for Invisalign?
- Digital Impressions for Improved Patient Comfort
- Dentists with Advanced Training & Experience
- We Participate with Most PPO Dental Insurance Plans
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign consists of a series of thin plastic aligners that are meticulously crafted to fit your smile. These aligners get tighter and tighter as they proceed, gradually pushing the teeth into their correct position.
Invisalign trays are removable, but are designed to be worn for around 22 hours a day in order to see optimal results. You’ll wear each set of trays you’re given for a week or two before moving on to the next one. After anywhere from 12-18 months, you should be able to enjoy a perfectly white smile!
Who Can Invisalign Help?
Although Invisalign isn’t best-suited for patients with severe cases of malocclusion, the clear aligners can correct several common orthodontic problems, including overcrowding. If you are interested in finding out if you’re a good candidate, you’re more than welcome to give us a call and schedule an appointment. You can also read on to learn more on the topic!
Crowded Teeth
In addition to not looking the best, crowded teeth are also more difficult to clean. In that way, this orthodontic problem can negatively impact your confidence as well as your oral health. So, don’t wait – get in touch with us to explore your treatment options! If we determine that you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, then we can gradually move your teeth into their correct positions, giving you a more beautiful and healthier smile.
Gaps Between Teeth
Gapped teeth don’t always cause oral health problems, but they can impact your confidence in how your smile looks to others. Fortunately, Invisalign can smoothly and easily move the teeth together with comfortable, removable, and barely noticeable aligners. Not only that, but the average treatment timeline is only 12-18 months, so you won’t have to wait 3+ years to achieve the results you desire either!
Overbite
Do your upper teeth jut out? If so, you might be wondering if Invisalign can fix an overbite. Good news: the clear aligners can correct mild to moderate cases (often with the help of additional orthodontic accessories, like rubber bands). So, don’t just assume that metal braces are your only option! At your consultation, we will complete a comprehensive oral exam to determine if Invisalign is right for you.
Underbite
To put it simply, underbites have the potential to negatively impact your appearance while also increasing your risk of TMJ dysfunction and premature wear and tear. For all of those reasons, we strongly recommend exploring your treatment options, like Invisalign, ASAP. If we determine that we can bring your bite into proper alignment with clear aligners, then your orthodontic treatment won’t involve any metal at all.
Crossbite
Even mild crossbites can take a toll on your self-esteem, but more than that, they can lead to chronic jaw issues. In fact, people with misaligned bites have higher rates of tooth grinding and TMJ, both of which can lead to substantial discomfort. While there are some serious bite problems Invisalign can’t address on its own, it is capable of correcting mild to moderate ones, including crossbites.
Open Bite
If there is a space between your upper and lower teeth that prevents you from biting down completely, then you likely have an open bite. Like the other bite problems on this list, clear aligners are usually an option for patients with mild to moderate cases. At your consultation, we can review your dental history, complete a comprehensive oral exam, and determine if Invisalign is the best smile-enhancing treatment for you.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a great method of dealing with orthodontic issues for those patients who are dissatisfied with traditional orthodontics. Invisalign aligners can be removed at any time, making cleaning easy and skirting the dietary restrictions associated with traditional braces.
The treatment is also generally completed faster than traditional braces, and with fewer check-in visits to the dentist. Ultimately, the convenience and comfort of Invisalign simply cannot be beat!
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Your Invisalign treatment will be customized to fit you in particular, which is part of why it’s so effective. However, it also means that it can be difficult to determine what you Invisalign treatment is going to cost without meeting you in person first.
Of course, we will give you a full estimate of the cost of your dental coverage before performing treatment, and will talk to you about what kind of insurance and financing options are available to you. If you’re interested in learning more about what you’ll pay for Invisalign, or anything else about the treatment, make an appointment for a consultation with us today!