Why Are More Adults Choosing Invisalign Over Braces?

Have you been wondering whether it’s too late to align your smile? Teens usually come to mind when you think of orthodontic treatment, but today, more and more adults are choosing Invisalign, the clear alternative to traditional metal braces. At Santa Teresa Dental, we personalize every step of your Invisalign journey to transform your smile without impacting your daily life. We invite you to contact our practice in Morgan Hill to get started today!

Introducing Invisalign by Align Technology

Invisalign offers a virtually invisible solution for adults wanting straighter smiles without the hassle of metal braces. The world’s leading clear aligner system involves the use of clear, custom aligners that fit snugly over your teeth, placing precise, gentle pressure to shift them into place gradually over time.

What Makes Invisalign Appealing for Adults?

Here is a look at some of the benefits of Invisalign clear aligners:

• Discreet: Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, allowing adults to transform their smiles without dealing with metal braces. Whether you have meetings, social events, or everyday conversations, most people will not realize you are undergoing orthodontic treatment.
• Comfortable: Traditional braces come with brackets and wires that may irritate your cheeks and gums. Clear aligners are custom-crafted using a smooth, comfortable material, offering a gentle solution to align your smile.
• Convenient: The leading clear aligner system will align your smile without impacting your life. You can remove the aligner trays to enjoy the foods you love without restriction and brush and floss as you normally would.
• Predictable: Invisalign offers an innovative and highly predictable orthodontic solution. Its proprietary SmartTrack material and SmartForce features apply gentle, constant pressure that helps move your teeth into position with exceptional precision.
• Faster Results: Invisalign can align your smile up to 50 percent faster than metal braces, which typically take 12-24 months to complete. Depending on your unique needs, Invisalign typically takes 9-15 months to deliver a beautifully aligned smile.
• Fewer Appointments: With Invisalign, you’ll need fewer visits to your dentist, unlike braces that need constant tightening and adjustments. You’ll see Dr. Huang every 4 to 6 weeks to ensure your treatment stays on track.
• Better Oral Health: Aligning your smile makes it easier to clean your teeth, reducing the buildup of plaque and tartar (calculus) and supporting better overall oral health. Additionally, aligning your teeth can balance your bite, reducing your risk of periodontal disease, uneven tooth wear, and even TMJ pain.
• Confidence Boost: Another reason adults are choosing Invisalign is the boost in confidence that comes with improving their smile. Patients often report feeling more comfortable smiling, speaking, and interacting with others after their orthodontic treatment.

Is Invisalign Right for You?

Invisalign can correct a range of orthodontic concerns, including misaligned, crowded, protruding, or gapped teeth, as well as problems with the bite, such as overbites, underbites, open bites, and crossbites. Dr. Huang will evaluate your unique needs and help you determine whether clear aligner therapy is right for you.

What Is the Invisalign Process?

Your Invisalign clear aligner journey will begin with a personalized consultation with Dr. Huang, who will evaluate your unique needs and capture 3D digital scans of your teeth with our cutting-edge iTero scanner. He will use this information to create a custom plan outlining the movements of your teeth and your expected length of treatment. You can even see a visual representation of your teeth’s movements at each stage of treatment.

You’ll need to wear your aligners 20-22 hours each day for the best results. You’ll swap your aligners for the next set in the series about every week, following your personalized treatment plan. Once you achieve your desired results, we will provide you with custom retainers so your teeth don’t shift back to their original positions.

Invisalign Near Me in Morgan Hill, CA

Ready to learn more about straightening your teeth and transforming your smile with Invisalign? Dr. Huang and his team at Santa Teresa Dental will evaluate your smile and create a custom treatment plan to deliver your desired results. You can count on us for exceptional care and a top-tier patient experience. Call us at 408-782-6568 to schedule an appointment, or book one online today!