Who Can Wear Invisalign® Dental Aligners?
When you are a teenager or an adult with mild to moderate dental malocclusions, your dentist may suggest wearing clear plastic aligners rather than wearing metal or ceramic braces. Invisalign® treatment is one of the most popular ways to straighten teeth. In the past, anyone who needed orthodontic treatment had to wear braces, but today, there are removable aligners available. Treatment with braces is appropriate for patients with severe dental misalignments, but few individuals have this problem. While various types of braces have been used for hundreds of years, clear aligners were only invented in the 1990s. Most patients with dental malocclusions have incorrectly spaced or moderately crowded teeth, especially toward the front of the mouth, and these misalignments are easier to repair than some other types of malocclusions. In some cases, a patient only needs to wear plastic aligners for a matter of months to fix a problem, so it isn’t necessary to use braces that have brackets and wires. More adults want to straighten their teeth because they missed out on orthodontic treatment as children, but they do not want to wear traditional braces. Fortunately, with Invisalign®, it is possible for teens and adults in Austin to have less obvious orthodontic treatment.
How are Invisalign® Aligners Beneficial for Teens and Adults in Austin?
Adults or teenagers can wear aligners from Invisalign®, but the devices are not recommended for children. Aligners are easy to remove from the mouth, and the items are considered a choking hazard for children. In addition, children grow rapidly, so the aligners won’t fit properly over the course of the treatment. Alternatively, older teenagers and adults have stopped growing, so the aligners that are designed using medical images and molds will fit correctly. To wear aligners, you must have healthy teeth and gums. You may need up to 30 sets of Invisalign® aligners for your teeth, but each set is worn for about two weeks. Each set is made in a slightly different way to shift your teeth into the correct positions in your mouth. One of the best benefits from wearing Invisalign® aligners is that you won’t need to have wires tightened frequently, and you also won’t need to return to the orthodontist’s office for broken wires or dislodged brackets. If you take care of your aligners by washing or soaking the devices along with brushing and flossing your teeth, the items are nearly impossible to see inside your mouth while you talk. An additional benefit from wearing these aligners is your ability to remove them while you chew food or enjoy beverages. This can make eating your meals a more comfortable experience, and you can also consume a wider ranch of foods. When someone wears braces, she must use caution about eating hard or sticky foods that can damage the device’s brackets or wires.
To determine if you can wear Invisalign® aligners, please feel free to get in touch and make an appointment with Central Texas Orthodontics! At our convenient location in Austin, our devoted and knowledgeable professionals will be eager to explain the product in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide if clear aligners are the proper path for you. Contact us today to set up your consultation!
Excellent service and treatment!
by Lisa
Category: orthodontistWe have been seeing Dr. St. Loius at Central Texas Orthodontics for a couple kids now over several years. Everytime we walk in for an appointment, we are greeted warmly and promptly taken back. The office is easy to get to and always runs on time, we have never had to wait to be seen, which is remarkable for a medical/dental office! The payment options were also fair and easy to understand. And the follow up, even after those braces come off, has been stellar! Retainers get lost or chewed up sometimes (ugg!), but a quick text into the office and we were able to drop off the original molds and have new ones made very quickly. Everyone who works at this office truly cares, and you can tell they all enjoy where they work, which is really wonderful to see. I cannot speak highly enough of this office, the staff, the care, and ESPECIALLY the after care and protecting our investment.
Austin’s Best Orthodontics!
by Robin Petmecky
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff are exceptional! Their professional, friendly and caring manner stand out every time I have an appointment. They are always very positive during my visits and make me feel like I’m part of their family. I never have to wait to be seen and I’m usually out in a minimal amount of time. I had my last orthodontic visit recently and they invited me to stop in anytime, just to say hello. I highly recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone needing their services. They are truly the BEST!
FANTASTIC GROUP!
by Melissa Moore Yacono
Category: orthodontistI love this office and the lovely, happy, warm staff!! Every one of the staff is kind and friendly! The vibe of the office is uplifting, relaxing, and Austin-y. Love it. The plants make it pleasant. Everything is so clean! What a refreshing visit and thank you so much for the stellar customer service.
Simply the Best!
by Christine Laux
Category: orthodontistDr. B. and his team are fantastic: Everyone just truly cares! They are knowledgeable and super helpful, always happy to consult. I recommend CTO not only for children and teens, but for adults as well! My two teenage daughters got their braces and I got my Invisalign. Dr. B. took his time to go over all our treatment plans and make adjustments. The communication is seamless and very responsive. All team members are wonderful - my special shoutout goes to Beatrice and Christen though: Those two lovely ladies go above and beyond with everything they do! Thanks to y’alls fabulous care our teeth are all straight now!
Awesome Experience
by Norma Constancio
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff were wonderful! From their friendly staff, nice office environment and Dr. St. Louis always willing to answer my questions. I would 100% recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone.
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