Invisalign: The Invisible Teeth Straightening System with Visible Results

Perfectly aligned teeth are one of the attributes of a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, not everyone is gifted with a natural, perfectly aligned smile. While traditional braces are an option, not many people are ready to commit to years of treatment with a mouthful of metal. The good news is that you have another alternative to straighten your teeth. At Bayshore Dental Center in Seffner, Florida, Dr. Omari Sheehy uses Invisalign to align your smile without metal wires and brackets. This revolutionary system uses smooth, clear, and removable trays to move your teeth comfortably, quickly, and subtly.

What can Invisalign treat?

Wondering if Invisalign is right for you? This orthodontic treatment can treat several dental issues, including:

• Overcrowded teeth: Overlapping and crowded teeth are unattractive and create “tight spots” in your mouth that become hiding spots for harmful bacteria. Clear aligners can apply controlled pressure on different parts of your teeth to move them into a straighter position.
• Gapped teeth: Gaps become apparent for teeth that are too far apart. Gapped teeth also put you at risk of cavities and gum disease as they trap food debris and bad bacteria. Invisalign can shift your teeth to maintain an appropriate distance.
• Bite alignment: An incorrectly aligned bite affects your speech and eating ability. It can also lead to oral health issues like tooth wear, bruxism (teeth grinding), and TMJ disorder. Invisalign can effectively correct underbites, crossbites, open bites, and more for a straight, functional bite.

The best way to determine your eligibility for Invisalign is by booking a consultation with Dr. Sheehy. We’ll inspect your teeth and bite to determine your eligibility for Invisalign. Although Invisalign treats numerous dental issues, it isn’t ideal for severe orthodontic problems like tooth rotation, extrusion, and intrusion.

Invisalign treatment: What to expect

As part of your treatment, we use an intra-oral camera to take a precise scan of your smile. This method is super accurate and more comfortable than physical impressions used in the past. We then feed your digital scans into 3D software. This system maps out your treatment right down to the tiniest detail. You’ll get an accurate preview of your smile from the moment you start wearing your aligners until you complete treatment.

Once you are happy with your Invisalign previewed results, we will order your first set of aligners from our lab. After your aligners arrive, you’ll wear each set for about two weeks before moving to the next set in line. This pattern continues for months until you achieve your desired goal. Most patients require 18-30 aligners to complete treatment, depending on the severity of your orthodontic issue. After treatment, we recommend wearing a retainer to maintain the results you’ve worked hard to achieve. 

Benefits of Invisalign 

Invisalign trays are virtually invisible. Other people won’t notice you are straightening your teeth unless you say something or they get too close to your face. Discreetness is hardly the only benefit of Invisalign. The other advantages of using Invisalign include:

• Comfort: Invisalign trays are made from smooth plastic. The absence of metal wires and brackets means no sharp edges to irritate your soft tissues.
• Convenience: Clear braces are convenient because they can be easily removed before eating and when cleaning your teeth.
• Faster: Invisalign treatment is usually two times faster than traditional braces. However, you must wear the braces for 20-22 hours daily to speed up your treatment.

Ready for a healthy, straight smile without the hassle of traditional braces? Please call (813) 330-2006 to schedule an appointment with Bayshore Dental Center for Invisalign treatment.