Crooked or crowded teeth can make it hard to chew, speak, and keep your teeth clean. As a result, you are more prone to having dental issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and jaw pain. Fortunately, Invisalign® at Dr. Richard Hardt, DDS, offers a modern way to straighten your teeth comfortably and without drawing attention.
Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment that uses clear, custom-made aligners to straighten crooked teeth. They are crafted from a smooth, BPA-free plastic material, making them almost invisible when worn.
Using advanced 3D scan technology, Dr. Hardt takes impressions of your teeth and sends them to a dental laboratory to get your set of personalized aligners made. Each aligner is adjusted to move your teeth into the right position.
You have to wear your Invisalign from 20 to 22 hours a day and only take it out if you need to brush your teeth or eat. After one or two weeks, you move on to the next aligner in the set.
You will also have to schedule follow-up visits depending on what Dr. Hardt instructs to see if the Invisalign treatment is working properly.
Since Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible, they are a more aesthetically pleasing option compared to traditional braces.
You can easily remove them for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, which helps you keep your teeth clean and gives you more freedom to eat what you want.
Invisalign aligners are smooth and comfortable to wear, with no sharp wires or brackets to cause irritation.
With fewer visits to the dentist and no adjustments needed, Invisalign treatment won’t affect your schedule or lifestyle.
On average, treatment can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, with most patients achieving their desired results within 12 to 18 months.
Reach out to Dr. Richard Hardt, DDS to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward straighter teeth. Call us today!
*Invisalign®, the Invisalign logo, and iTero®, among others, are trademarks and/ or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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