There is no doubt that a beautiful smile is something that people would love to have. Unfortunately, those people with crooked or misaligned teeth often feel self conscious and have a tendency to hide behind their hand when they are first introduced to someone, having their photograph taken or even when talking to people they know well.
Of course, there is a solution; metal braces. Braces will certainly straighten teeth but for many people they are not acceptable, they take far too long to do the job and they are not very attractive to say the least. Fortunately, there is now a solution; Invisalign in Arlington Heights. Invisalign aligners are clear, they look somewhat like a whitening tray, they will straighten teeth and they do it faster and the aligners are a far more attractive solution because, as the name implies; Invisalign is virtually invisible.
What can Invisalign do?
Invisalign in Arlington Heights will solve a number of problems, including:
* Crooked and crowded teeth
* Under and over bites
* Close gaps between teeth and more
Invisalign is an ideal solution for patients of all ages.
How does Invisalign work?
Your dentist will first take a series of measurements and photos of your teeth, this information is used to create a 3D model of your teeth, this model is used by Invisalign to produce a series of clear aligners, each a little different.
Every aligner is worn for two weeks and then changed for the next in the set. There is no need to wear them at all times such as is true with metal braces, Invisalign can be taken out for a couple of hours a day which helps the wearer maintain his or her teeth and eat more comfortably.
The aligners slowly push your teeth into the desired position, the length of time varies of course but for the majority of patients the whole process takes between 12 and 18 months.
If you are unhappy with your smile, Invisalign in Arlington Heights may be just the solution you are looking for. To discuss Invisalign in detail you are invited to make an appointment with James Kakos DDS.
