Have you been putting off straightening your teeth because you don't like the way metal braces look? Invisalign, the latest orthodontic treatment option, offers a more discreet approach to realigning your teeth. Your Galloway, NJ, dentists, Dr. Bhavin C. Patel and Kevin J. Carey, can help you decide if Invisalign is right for you.

How Invisalign works

If you've ever known anyone with metal braces or worn braces yourself in the past, you're probably familiar with the way traditional braces work. After brackets and wires are applied to the teeth, patients visit the dentist for regular adjustment appointments. Adjusting the tension on the wires gradually changes the alignment of the teeth.

Invisalign uses removable aligner trays to reposition teeth, offering a new approach to orthodontic treatment that The snug-fitting trays are clear and become almost invisible when placed over the teeth.

Who can benefit from Invisalign treatment

Invisalign is effective at treating many orthodontic issues, including crooked or overlapping teeth, gaps, crowding or a bite problem. The system is ideal for treating mild to moderate orthodontic issues. (If you have a more complicated problem, metal braces may be the best solution.)

The design of the aligner trays offers more than just cosmetic advantages. The clear plastic won't irritate your gums, and you'll never have to worry about sores from braces wires that have come loose.

Adjustments become unnecessary with Invisalign. Changing the pressure on your teeth involves swapping your aligner trays for the next set in the series. You'll wear each set of trays for about two weeks. Although you won't need adjustments, you'll still visit the Galloway dental office for periodic follow-up appointments.

Invisalign is just as effective as correcting orthodontic issues in adults, as it is in treating problems in children and teenagers. If you're an adult, your treatment may be quicker than you may expect. In fact, many adults only need to wear the aligner trays for six months to one year.

Removable trays also make eating and oral hygiene easy. You'll remove the trays before eating, drinking, brushing and flossing, then put them back in your mouth when you're done.

Straighten your smile with Invisalign! Call your dentists in Galloway, NJ, Dr. Bhavin C. Patel and Kevin J. Carey, at (609) 652-9020 to schedule your appointment.