You may be reading this blog during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and your teeth may be the last thing on your mind. We understand that. It is usually a time to enjoy with family, friends, and co-workers. Your teeth may not even be on the radar screen.
However, for some of you, you are reminded of your teeth every time you look in the mirror, or chew on the turkey leg, bite into the pecan pie or sip on a glass of wine. Your teeth may hurt when you eat, or they may not look good.
You may have heard of Invisalign Treatment from your dentist or read about. Invisalign is an innovative technology that helps you achieve a straight smile using clear plastic aligners. They cannot be seen, and most people don’t even notice them. Many times, treatment can be completed as quickly as six months.
Invisalign is often used to correct crowded teeth, inappropriately spaced teeth, crooked teeth, and conditions like crossbites, overbites, and underbites. This treatment has several benefits:
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- Improved speech: Crooked teeth and misaligned teeth are corrected. Thus, you will be able to speak better and sound better, and your speech intonation can improve.
- Fewer headaches: A crowded jawline makes teeth uneven, and this can put a lot of stress on your jaw which can lead to headaches and joint disorders such as TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). Invisalign straightens teeth and improves your bite, which can help alleviate jaw pain and headaches.
- Improvement of chipped teeth and cracked teeth. If you are one that frequently chips or cracks their teeth, most likely this is due to their alignment. Straighter teeth won’t chip and break as easily as your teeth will in their correct relationship. Mispositioned teeth tend to chip and crack more easily due to the excessive pressure constantly being exerted on them.
- Improved digestion: Broken or mispositioned teeth impede us from chewing our food, which can lead to digestive issues. Improperly chewing your food then leads to acid reflux, which can further wreak havoc on your digestive system and teeth.
- Eat anything you want! During Invisalign treatment, you can still eat anything you want from corn on the cob to peanut butter, hot or cold drinks, and apples. You can eat all of your favorite foods so there is no restricted diet.
- Easy care and maintenance: As opposed to conventional braces, you can brush and floss your teeth normally. Food will not get stuck underneath brackets and wires will not poke at your cheeks.
- Better smile and appearance in no time! The aligners are worn for 6-12 months for most people, depending on your treatment plan. After the treatment, your teeth will vastly improve your appearance giving you the confidence you may have never had.
If you are concerned about the appearance and alignment of your teeth, you may want to consider Invisalign. It could be the best gift you give yourself in 2022 and it will last a lifetime. Call your dentist and schedule a consultation today.
Invisalign is a great way to straighten your teeth discreetly. Call All Smiles Bethesda at (301) 984-9646 for more information and a consultation on this treatment.