For many individuals, a straighter more uniform smile is highly desired. With society advancing, so does the technology in the field of dental care. Within the past 15 years, innovative clear aligner trays, such as Invisalign, have become popular over conventional treatments due to the numerous convenient and aesthetic benefits they provide patients.
Dr. Thomas Toolson of Fairfield Family Dental is a favored Invisalign® provider who continues to help his patients achieve their ideal smiles with these virtually invisible braces.
How Clear Aligners Measure up to Traditional Orthodontics
With conventional braces, their mechanisms are made up of metal brackets and wires used to guide mild to severely misaligned teeth into proper alignment. Although effective; they are not the most comfortable, as the metal components can rub against the tissue inside the mouth, and food particles can easily embed themselves within the metal workings. Patients with traditional braces often require professional flossing to ensure the tightknit spaces between teeth remain clean, preventing decay or infection.
Patients wear Invisalign’s transparent aligners over teeth to gently shift them into ideal positions over the course of several months. While patients are required to wear their invisible braces for 22 hours a day, these trays are completely removable, allowing patients to perform their everyday activities comfortably. Maintaining an effective at-home dental hygiene routine is a relatively simple process during treatment as patients can easily remove their appliances. Patients choosing Invisalign’s orthodontic system have the added benefit of straightening their smile discreetly and confidently.
Who is a Candidate For Invisalign?
For responsible teens and adults wanting to correct their mild to moderate malocclusions, these clear trays are an ideal solution. Although the transparent aligners are removable, patients must comply with treatment regulations. Straightening teeth under Invisalign involves patients graduating through their custom trays that are replaced every two weeks until ideal alignment is achieved.
At Fairfield Family Dental, Dr. Thomas Toolson is proud to offer comprehensive aesthetic dental care to the community of Fairfield, California, Solano County, and the surrounding areas.
If you or a loved one would like more information on how Invisalign clear braces can allow you to smile confidently, even during treatment, call our Fairfield practice today!