Align Your Teeth with Invisible Aligners

Posted by Lynnwood Dental Studio on December 15th, 2021

Are your teeth more crooked than you’d like them to be? Many people shrug this off as an aesthetic issue that doesn’t require a trip to the dentist. But there are actually many health benefits to having much straighter teeth aside from just making you look good and boosting your self-confidence. And if you’re looking for a way to correct your smile, ask your dentist about invisible aligners.

Signs it’s time to get braces or invisible aligners

Did you know that there aremore who people need braces than those who don’t? If you’re not sure whether you need to visit the dentist or not, here are a few signs to look out for:

• Visibly crooked or crowded teeth
• Frequent biting of your tongue
• Difficulty brushing around your teeth
• Difficulty flossing between teeth
• Jaw clicking during chewing
• Stress or fatigue on jawline after eating
• Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds

Meanwhile, symptoms in children are more apparent, such as:

• Thumb-sucking or reliance on a pacifier beyond age two
• Breathing through the mouth
• Early or late loss of baby teeth
• Frequent accidental biting of the tongue, cheek, and roof of the mouth

The advantages of using invisible aligners

So, your dentist has advised that your teeth need correction. What’s the next step? You have two options: regular braces or invisible aligners.

Most adults would choose the latter due to their numerous advantages:

Subtle appearance

As the name suggests, these aligners are invisible—or, at least, they’re as close to invisible as you could get. Unlike braces, they don’t distract with shiny metallic wires and colorful rubber bands.

Better comfort

Many adults opt not to get braces despite having crooked teeth because the correction process is painful and uncomfortable. Luckily, you don’t have to suffer through this discomfort when using invisible trays. They are made of smooth plastic custom-made to fit in your mouth!

Easy maintenance

Unfortunately, once you start wearing braces, there’s no way to get them out until your teeth are fully aligned. This makes eating, brushing, and flossing hard, plus you’ll need to schedule several dentist appointments for maintenance.

Invisible aligners, on the other hand, are safe and removable. This way, you can eat your favorite food to your heart’s content, brush your teeth, and floss properly to maintain your oral and overall health throughout your treatment.

About the Author:

This article is written by ShravanChintala, manager at Lynnwood Dental Studio which aims to provide patients with beautiful smiles. They are a purpose-built, dental practice in Lynnwood, WA who offers the highest quality general, implant dentistry to patients of all ages 12 and above. To book an initial consultation with one of the best dentists to discuss any of the available procedures, call (425) 778 5665 or drop an email at sumandmd@lynnwooddentalstudio.com.