A smile is one of the most important qualities when making a first impression. You need it on a date, in an interview, or while you're rocking that selfie for your Insta. So it doesn't help when you have crooked, misaligned, and overcrowded teeth, especially if you're an older teen or young adult. At Advanced Dental Care, Dr. Lama Shoukfeh can help. She offers people Invisalign, an invisible teeth-straightening solution, for patients in Lubbock, TX.
More About Invisalign
Invisalign consists of two custom-made clear trays, one for the top set of teeth and another for the lower set. Your Lubbock dentist makes the custom trays using CAD/CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), a software that manufactures prosthetics. The unique thing about Invisalign's clear aligners is that these braces are transparent and multi-functional.
Aside from straightening teeth, Invisalign clear aligners are used as nightguards to protect teeth from teeth grinding. Clear aligners are also advantageous in that they are removable. Why is that good? Well, there aren't any dietary restrictions since you can take your clear braces off while you eat. Taking them off also means a thorough cleaning of both your teeth
and trays.
The clear trays are also flexible, which doesn't irritate soft tissue and makes getting used to easy.
So, what more would you like to learn about Invisalign?
It takes about nine months to complete the treatment, which requires swapping out aligners every two weeks. The aligners apply slight pressure to teeth to push them into their proper position. Every new set continues pushing teeth into their proper position.
The key to getting straight teeth, though, is making sure you wear clear aligners for about 20 to 22 hours a day.
Would you like to learn more?
If you'd like to learn more about Invisalign clear aligners, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Lama Shoukfeh of Lubbock, TX at (806) 794-5280.