Are you thinking about straightening your teeth but dread the idea of metal braces? You’re not alone. Most adults who need teeth straightening are just as reluctant as image-conscious teens when it comes to their smiles.
Invisalign is quickly becoming the top choice for adults who want a straighter smile without the hassle and discomfort of traditional braces. At Bay Area Dental Specialists, Dr. Ashwini Bhave offers Invisalign to patients looking for a comfortable, discreet way to improve their smiles.
Dr. Bhave is a highly trained prosthodontist with unique expertise in all aspects of smile rejuvenation. For many of our patients, Invisalign is crucial to recapturing a confident smile as an adult. Read on to find out why it works so well for adults.
Why Adults Choose Invisalign
Many adults want to correct misalignment issues without compromising their lifestyle. Invisalign offers advantages including:
- Discreet: Crafted from clear, medical-grade SmartTrack plastic, aligners are virtually invisible. You can complete orthodontic treatment without worrying about your appearance at work or social situations.
- Comfortable: Traditional braces have sharp brackets and wires that can aggravate your delicate gums and inner cheeks—or even poke holes in these sensitive tissues. Invisalign aligners are smooth, and Dr. Bhave expertly trims the edges to ensure a perfect fit that won’t irritate your gums.
- Removable: Remove your aligners for brushing and flossing, making oral hygiene easy.
- Effective Results: Invisalign treats various alignment issues, from minor crowding to more complex cases.
- No Dietary Restrictions: Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you don’t have to change your eating habits.
- Fewer Dental Visits: Invisalign requires fewer dental office visits than braces, making it ideal for busy professionals.
In addition, studies show that Invisalign moves teeth more reliably than braces—and treatment is often faster! You may see improvements in only a few weeks, with a treatment time of as little as six months. The average treatment time for adults may be around 6-18 months, while many people are in braces for years.
The Invisalign Process: What to Expect
The Invisalign process is easy and convenient for busy adults.
- Consultation: Dr. Bhave evaluates your teeth and determines if Invisalign is the right choice. You’ll have a chance to ask questions about Invisalign and discuss your goals for treatment.
- Customized Treatment Plan: Using advanced imaging techniques, we create a complex 3D map of your mouth to plan your treatment.
- Aligner Fabrication: We send your unique treatment plan to Invisalign Labs, which fabricates aligners to fit your teeth perfectly.
- Treatment: Generally, adults wear each pair of aligners for two weeks, then move to the next set.
Many adults follow their Invisalign treatment with retainers. But, not to worry: The Invisalign retainers (Vivera) are just as discreet as Invisalign, so nobody will know you’re wearing them.
Invisalign For Adults in San Jose, CA
Dr. Bhave and our talented team use advanced teeth straightening tech and specialized expertise to ensure a comfortable, effective, and convenient Invisalign experience for adults. Call Bay Area Dental Specialists at 408-809-7760 to book your consultation.