3 Amazing Benefits of Invisalign®

Nothing has rocked the world of dentistry quite like Invisalign® clear aligners. Invented in 1997 by two ingenious Stanford University students, the innovative system does away with traditional metal brackets and replaces them with clear plastic trays that gradually move teeth into their ideal positions. 

The concept caught on quickly and inspired a slew of copycat products, but Invisalign still commands 80% of the market, and for good reason — the original is still the best. 

At Los Gatos Dental in Los Gatos, California, Sara Ghasemi, DDS, a certified Invisalign provider with years of experience helping teens and adults alike achieve the smiles of their dreams. We offer Invisalign exclusively because it delivers the most consistent results and has the longest track record for success. Here are three more amazing benefits of Invisalign clear aligners. 

1. Invisalign is virtually invisible

Whether you’re a teenager doing your best to fit in or an adult trying to improve your image and boost your confidence, chances are wearing metal braces for a couple of years will tank your efforts in the short term. 

Traditional braces call attention to your face for all the wrong reasons, but straightening your teeth is the only way to correct your smile and promote overall oral health. Invisalign addresses all those issues at once, which brings us to the top benefit of this innovative treatment — it’s see-through.

Made of SmartTrack® thermoplastic that grips your teeth and shifts them gradually over time, Invisalign trays are clear and virtually invisible in your mouth. You can walk into class or into a meeting and no one will know you’re wearing them.

2. Invisalign allows you to eat anything you want

With traditional braces, one of the biggest drawbacks is that you have to give up a long list of foods. For example, you may have to eliminate popcorn, gum, hard candy, corn on the cob, bagels, chips, nuts, and apples. These are just a few of the no-nos when you’re wearing braces — essentially, anything that’s hard, chewy, sticky, or crunchy is off limits.

However, your Invisalign trays are removable, which means you can pop them out at mealtime and eat whatever you desire before brushing your teeth and snapping the trays back into position. As long as you wear your Invisalign trays for a total of 20-22 hours a day, what you eat when you take them out is up to you.

3. Invisalign saves you time

Although the duration of any teeth straightening treatment varies from person to person, traditional metal braces typically take 1-3 years to get the job done. That’s a long time to walk around with a metallic smile distracting attention from what really matters.

On the other hand, the average Invisalign treatment only takes 12-18 months, sometimes even less. And during that treatment time, you’re more comfortable and less conspicuous, so it’s a win-win.

Invisalign also saves you time over the course of your treatment, regardless of its duration. That’s because you make progressive adjustments to your teeth in the comfort of your own home by simply switching to the next set of trays in your box. There’s no need to make multiple appointments that further complicate your busy schedule. 

Dr. Ghasemi let you know how often we need to see you in our office to monitor your progress. And, of course, we’re here if and when you need us anytime in between.

To find out if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign clear aligners, schedule an appointment to talk to one of our experts and learn about the rest of the amazing advantages of Invisalign. Call or request an appointment online today.