Can Invisalign Straighten My Smile?

Find out what makes someone a perfect candidate for Invisalign treatment.invisalign

No matter your age, if you are dreaming of a straighter smile it can be yours with the help of orthodontic treatment. Of course, we understand that many of our patients are going to college, just started their first job or are already working professionals and so they want their braces to be as discreet as possible. Don’t worry; our Madisonville, KY, dentists, Drs. Ben and Stuart Baldwin, have you covered.

How does Invisalign work?

Instead of traditional braces, which use a metal bracket-and-wire system in order to move teeth into the proper position, Invisalign works by using a set of clear, custom aligners, which are designed to fit over your entire upper or lower row of teeth to move them into the proper position gradually over time.

Before you get your aligners, our Madisonville general dentist will have to examine your smile to make sure that Invisalign is the right option for you. From there, we will take digital images of your teeth, which our specialized computer software will use to help us map out your exact treatment plan down to every little shift and movement of each tooth. From there, this information is given to an Invisalign-approved lab, which will create each aligner based on our exact measurements and specifications.

What should you know about Invisalign?

Invisalign is a great option for healthy older teens and adults looking to fix everything from gaps between teeth and crowding to malocclusions such as overbites or underbites. While it won’t be able to handle more complicated issues, it can handle mild to more significant problems.

It can also be tempting to remove your aligners whenever you want to because you can, but it’s important that you try to wear them about 22 hours out of each day if you want to see results. The less you wear them the less effective they will be and the longer you’ll have to wear them in order to get the results you want. Of course, you can take them out before you eat, drink, brush, or floss, which means that it will easily fit into your lifestyle.

Are you ready to find out if Invisalign is the right orthodontic treatment for you? If so, don’t hesitate to call our Madisonville, KY, dental office to schedule your no-risk consultation with us. Turn to Baldwin Dental Group for all of your smile needs.

Contact Us

Family Dentist Madisonville, KY

Baldwin Dental Group

32 East Broadway

Madisonville, KY 42431

(270) 245-1547