Invisalign® Clear Aligners in Topeka KS

Your goal should be to wear your clear aligners for at least 22 hours a day. The aligners cannot move your teeth if they are not in your mouth. Traditional metal braces, brackets, and wires cannot be removed for any reason. One advantage of Invisalign® clear aligners is that the aligners can be removed for meals and for better brushing and flossing. However, this benefit can become a drawback if you are not completely committed to wearing the aligners for at least 22 hours a day. Every hour you leave you aligners out, your teeth have the option to relapse and move back to their original, non-desired position. 

You chose Invisalign® because it is a convenient, comfortable, more attractive way to straighten your teeth. It will give you the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods and the ability to more easily clean your teeth, but the rest of the time, your clear aligners should be in your mouth.

If you are considering Invisalign® or clear aligner orthodontic therapy, call the office at 785-266-9100 today so that we can schedule a consultation with you

Invisalign® clear aligners in Topeka and traditional braces correct misaligned teeth and give you the smile you’ve been looking for. However, most patients prefer the benefits and discretion of clear aligners.

Traditional braces rely on guidewires and tooth brackets to straighten teeth. They can feel bulky and draw attention to your treatment. Clear aligners, on the other hand, is made of clear plastic. It is lightweight and almost invisible.

Benefits of Clear Aligners in Topeka

Besides comfort and discretion, you can remove your clear aligners to eat and clean your teeth. This makes eating more enjoyable and brushing and flossing sessions more productive.

With clear aligners, you typically see the dentist less often during treatment compared with traditional braces. This is because you can change out your aligners on your own. But braces require frequent visits to the dentist for adjustments.

Both systems can help with the following:

• Misaligned bite
• Crooked teeth
• Twisted teeth
• Overlapping teeth
• Unusual spacing

Additionally, clear aligners and traditional braces promote better oral health by leveling your bite surface and allowing for easier brushing and flossing.

Contact Our Topeka Dental Office

To learn whether clear aligners suits your orthodontic needs, we encourage you to contact a team member today to arrange a consultation with the dentist. Also, reach out if you have any questions about clear aligners.

Everyone deserves a healthy and beautiful smile, regardless of age. Investing in orthodontic treatment is an investment in your health at any age. Invisalign® clear aligners is an orthodontic option which is used to straighten mild to moderate misalignments in older teenagers and adults of any age. When teeth are straighter, not only does it lend to greater confidence and a more beautiful smile, but it also leads to healthier teeth long-term. Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean and proper cleaning of teeth decreases the risk for dental decay and periodontal disease in most patients.  

Call our office today to schedule a consultation with our team to discuss if clear aligners will meet your dental needs.

Everyday we see adults at our office with crooked teeth who had previous orthodontics/braces when they were teenagers. They are disappointed that their teeth have moved and are no longer straight. Teeth have a “memory”, and eventually they will want to shift back into their original position even after they have been straightened. Once orthodontic treatment is complete, it is important to wear retainers to keep them in place. Retainers can typically be worn at night while you sleep, however the key is that they have to be worn every night for the rest of your life. With consistent retainer wear every night, your orthodontic treatment can potentially last a lifetime!

Clear aligners is an alternative to traditional, metal bracket orthodontic treatment. It uses clear aligners which are worn over natural teeth to move teeth into an improved position. Because the aligners are clean, when they are worn they are virtually invisible. Patients love Invisalign® clear aligners because there are no limitations to their diet, they don’t have to worry about wires breaking or poking their cheeks or gums, and it is much easier to clean the teeth while in treatment with clear aligners.

If you would like to learn more about Invisalign® clear aligners and see if you are a good candidate for treatment, call our office today for a consultation with our team to find out if this is the right treatment of your needs.