The aligners that are worn during your treatment will be effectively invisible to outside observers. That is one of the biggest perks of Invisalign. Another huge perk over traditional metal braces is the fact that the Invisalign aligners are also removable. That means that you can eat and drink whatever you want during the course of your treatment. Our Los Angeles cosmetic dentist also likes to point out that the removable aspect allows the patient to maintain control over their oral hygiene. With braces it can be hard to remove food and debris from between the brackets and wires, but with Invisalign you simply remove the aligners and brush and floss like normal.
Invisalign is able to treat a wide range of orthodontic issues, but there are some exceptions. If you suffer from a particularly severe malocclusion, Invisalign may not be suited for your treatment needs. Additionally, Invisalign is not able to treat teeth that need to be vertically moved or teeth that need to be drastically rotated. Furthermore, Invisalign may not be ideal for patients with bridgework.
If you would like to know if you make a good candidate for treatment with Invisalign, contact our expert in Invisalign in Los Angeles to schedule a consultation.