Invisalign and Braces in Eastern Creek
Straighten your teeth with modern, comfortable solutions — from virtually invisible Invisalign to traditional braces.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign treatment is a process of wearing a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth. No brackets and wires, and no hassle like metal braces.
The aligners are worn day and night but can be removed when eating, flossing or cleaning your teeth. Each aligner is worn for 2 weeks before moving onto the next one.
Treatment generally takes between 12-18 months with a dental visit required every 4-6 weeks.
Why Choose Invisalign?
Many adults who have bite problems or crooked teeth refrain from having their teeth straightened simply because they don’t want to be seen in the workplace wearing ‘metal ‘braces.
Aligners elegantly solve this problem. They are virtually undetectable. And they’re more comfortable – in fact, many people soon forget they’re wearing them.
Another advantage is that the aligners can be removed for brief periods. So you can brush and floss and maintain good oral hygiene.
What are Braces?
Dental braces straighten your teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as:
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Crooked teeth.
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Crowded teeth.
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Gapped teeth.
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Malocclusion (issues with the way your teeth fit together).
Many children and teens wear braces, but adult braces are common, too. In fact, about 20% of all orthodontic patients in the United States are over the age of 18.
How do braces work?
Braces use mild, constant pressure to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time. The exact way this happens depends on the type of braces you choose.
What are the types of braces?
There are several different types of braces. The type that’s best for you depends on a few factors, including the kind of issue you have, the severity of your condition and your personal preferences.
Metal Braces
When you think of braces, traditional metal braces might be what you imagine. Metal braces use stainless steel bands, brackets and wires to gently shift your teeth over time.
A dentist or orthodontist will bond (glue) a bracket on each tooth, then place a thin, flexible archwire over the brackets.
Metal braces are visible when you smile. You can choose clear or tooth-colored ligatures to make your braces less noticeable. Or, if you’re feeling festive, you can choose brightly colored ligatures.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces — sometimes called clear braces — work the same way as metal braces. The key difference is that the brackets, wires and ligatures are tooth-colored, so they blend in with your smile. Ceramic braces are still visible, but they’re less noticeable. One drawback to ceramic braces is that they’re more fragile than metal braces, so they’re more likely to break.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are similar to traditional braces. But they go on the back surfaces of your teeth instead of the front. Most people who choose lingual braces do so because they don’t want other people to be able to tell they have braces.
Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces look similar to traditional metal braces. The main difference is that, instead of ligatures (tiny elastic bands), self-ligating braces use a built-in system to hold the archwire in place.
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