IF YOU WANTED TO STRAIGHTEN your teeth back in the day, you really only had one option–traditional metal braces. Nowadays, patients have a variety of different options when it comes to how they would like to have their teeth straightened and what is most convenient for them. At our Gresham office, we offer Invisalign®!

Invisalign Treatment Provides Many Benefits

Not everyone is a good candidate for Invisalign, but if you are, it may be a great option to achieve your dream smile!

As the name implies, Invisalign trays are nearly invisible, allowing you to go throughout your daily activities with most people being unaware that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment! The aligners are custom-made for you, ensuring a perfect, comfortable fit.

One of the best perks of choosing Invisalign® is being able to eat whatever you want! Because you can take your aligners off while eating and drinking, you don’t have to worry about staying away from the foods that you love. Invisalign trays also don’t affect your oral hygiene routine like traditional braces do. You can brush and floss as you normally would!

You also won’t have to worry about getting used to metal brackets that may cut into your cheeks and lips at the beginning of treatment or during sporting events. With Invisalign®, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to get the smile you’ve always wanted.

As an Invisalign® patient, you’ll generally have less office visits than those with traditional braces. So if you have a busy schedule but still want to improve your smile, Invisalign® might be just the thing for you!

In the realm of cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign® is a modern tool that dentists use as an alternative to braces. For those who have questions, here is a compilation of what we hope will be some helpful answers regarding alternatives to braces. If you’re in the Central Point area and would like to discuss things further with a dental professional, give our office a call to schedule an appointment. We’d be happy to help you examine your options.

What does Invisalign® do?

Like traditional braces, Invisalign® is designed to move your teeth from their current position to their ideal position, as determined by your Invisalign® dentist. This movement is accomplished through small changes over a long period of time.

Before the process begins, your Invisalign® dentist will map out a plan for how to get your teeth to where they need to be. You’ll follow this plan as long as is needed to achieve your goals. The time required is comparable to that required by traditional braces to achieve the same result.

What are the advantages of Invisalign® compared to braces?

• Invisalign® is nearly invisible
• Invisalign® is less intrusive than braces
• There are no bands or metal to worry about caring for – just your Invisalign® aligner
• You can remove Invisalign® for special occasions
• There are no small components to break

Essentially, Invisalign® is less intrusive to your everyday life than traditional braces.

How much does Invisalign® cost?

The cost for Invisalign® is similar to receiving treatment through braces, which depends on the amount of work that needs to be done. At this point, look at spending between $2000 and $8000 over the course of treatment, though a good amount of this may be covered by insurance.

Be sure to consult your insurance documentation and contact your insurance company to verify coverage. But your dentist will probably be able to do this for you. Be sure to ask your Invisalign® dentist to provide for an estimate on the cost of your Invisalign® procedure.

Do you wear Invisalign® all day?

We encourage you to wear your aligner as much as possible to achieve your goals as soon as possible. That said, one of the key benefits of Invisalign® is that you can remove it when you need to – for eating, brushing, special occasions, and so on. Still, you should be wearing your Invisalign® aligner for about 22 hours a day.

Is Invisalign® a permanent fix?

Like braces, Invisalign® is a permanent fix for a wide variety of orthodontic problems, provided you follow your dentist’s recommendations.

Talk To Us About Invisalign®

We want your treatment to reflect your unique smile, lifestyle and personality. If you’re in the Gresham area, call Main St Dental today to discuss any questions you might have about Invisalign® vs braces! At our practice, we believe your smile deserves the very best. 503-665-8283.