Invisalign providers such as Dr. Michael Stern of Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills are available to assist patients in rejuvenating their smiles without the need for conventional orthodontics. Metal brackets and wires can cause many patients with misaligned teeth to reconsider how important orthodontic treatment is to them. Most are turned off by the idea of hiding behind metal when smiling, laughing, and speaking to others, which can make many men and women self-conscious about their appearance. Instead, patients can use alternative treatments such as Invisalign to straighten their teeth in a discreet and comfortable manner.
Invisalign is an aligner therapy option that is more attractive than conventional braces. While an orthodontist will bond metal brackets to the teeth and connect them with wires for gradual improvement, Dr. Michael Stern can take impressions of the teeth and send them to the Invisalign laboratory to create a series of clear plastic trays. Each tray in the series is worn for two weeks until treatment is completed, typically within a year.
Invisalign is preferred over alternative orthodontic methods because it is hard to distinguish from the smile. Patients may be wearing their aligners at work or school and others will not know. They are extremely comfortable, reducing the cuts and abrasions that often occur with metal orthodontics. The aligners are easily removed for cleaning, and patients can brush and floss their teeth normally without having to work around brackets and wires. This allows patients to maintain their oral health while undergoing orthodontic treatment, something that can be difficult to do with traditional braces.
Patients in the Willoughby Hills area who are considering orthodontic treatment are welcome to ask about the many clear braces alternatives available at Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills. Dr. Michael Stern introduces his patients to treatments such as Invisalign, Clear Correct, and Ortho-Tain to determine which orthodontic service is best suited for their specific needs. Our team of experts is proud to offer solutions through our dental practice as opposed to referring patients out to orthodontic specialists for traditional metal bracket and wire braces.