Invisalign® is more comfortable than traditional braces. Traditional metal brackets have sharp edges that dig and cut into your lips and cheeks. They can leave sores that are difficult to heal. You can try applying wax to the outside of your brackets, but the wax often falls off quickly. Removable aligners are custom-made for your teeth. They have smooth edges made with high-quality resin so you won’t have any jagged metal digging into your mouth.

Because of their custom fit, Invisalign® also has more precise control over straightening your teeth. During your treatment, you will receive a set of aligners that slowly adjust your teeth horizontally, vertically, and rotationally until each tooth is set in its proper place. Each of these movements is precisely timed by professionals to be the most comfortable sequence possible.

While the Invisalign® treatment process is capable of correcting a multitude of orthodontic problems, there are certain complicated conditions that it can’t fix. For example, some issues that Invisalign can fix are overcrowding, gapped teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites. Invisalign® has difficulty correcting severely angled and rotated teeth, or closing in large spaces. During your consultation, our own Dr. Kate will complete an examination to determine if you’re a good candidate for the Invisalign® treatment process.

Invisalign® is best for those who have mild to moderate bite issues. More severe malocclusion problems will need to be treated with traditional braces, as these have the ability to apply more pressure onto teeth that need serious correction. Invisalign® is meant to adjust a few teeth at a time.

Invisalign® has transformed the smiles of millions of Americans with outstanding results. At Silver State Smiles, we are Invisalign® providers and can help you get the smile you’ve always desired. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at one of our locations in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas & Henderson, NV. to find out if Invisalign® is right for you.