6 reasons Invisalign® is a patient-friendly alternative to braces

Invisalign^® is a comfortable alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment with braces. It’s also gentler on your teeth and tissues. There are at least six reasons that Invisalign^® is such an appealing way to support optimal oral health and the best treatment experience at our office, which serves PDX, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and northwest Oregon with only the most innovative and proven therapies. 

No. 1: Others only see your smile!

Invisalign^® is a cosmetic option at Portland Dental. The aligners that “do” the straightening blend seamlessly with your teeth and smile. Invisalign^® uses clear, transparent plastic aligners. You no longer need to wear silver braces to fix crooked, crowded, gapped, and misaligned teeth. 

No. 2: Straightening your teeth isn’t a pain. 

The advanced plastic used to make your aligners is not only clear in appearance but also smooth and designed to flex. These features help to support the most comfortable experience. No wires or other metal hardware are poking up against your teeth and the delicate tissues in your mouth. 

No. 3: Eat everything you like!

Our Invisalign^® patients do not have to alter their diet for several months and years while undergoing treatment. They continue to enjoy even sticky, crunchy, and hard foods. This is because aligners can be easily removed. You can take them out as effortlessly as you put them in. By removing the aligners before snacking or meals, nothing stands in the way between you and your varied, nutritious, and enjoyable diet. 

No. 4: Oral hygiene doesn’t suffer. 

You won’t struggle to clean around brackets, wires, and elastics. Invisalign^® eliminates these obstacles. Just remove the aligners before brushing and flossing to keep your mouth healthy and reduce the risk of decay or gum disease.

No. 5: No pain, all gain. 

There are no “trade-offs” with Invisalign^®. You are not sacrificing the quality of treatment for a more comfortable and discreet experience. Invisalign^® is based on similar principles to braces; brackets, wires, and elastics generate consistent pressure to reposition the teeth, so the aligners do the same. In fact, Invisalign^® can be used for a variety of conditions—from minor cosmetic straightening to more advanced bite-related problems, such as underbite or overbite. 

No. 6: Get results, faster.

Treatment at Portland Dental is customized. A series of aligners is provided at the start. The total number depends on factors such as misalignment severity. Each aligner is worn for about one to two weeks. Many patients straighten teeth faster than with braces. Average treatment time is twelve to eighteen months, with some seeing results in six months.

To experience the beauty, ease, and precision of Invisalign^® for yourself, schedule a consultation at our office serving the Beaverton, Hillsboro, and greater northwest Oregon area. Call us at (503) 221-8123 today to get started.

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