Why Invisalign® Has Such a High Satisfaction Rate

There are a few key ingredients for a great smile, and straight teeth are certainly at the top of the list. Beautiful smiles aside, straight teeth can also help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and jaw pain.

So, it’s little wonder that millions of Americans turn to orthodontics to straighten teeth, whether for form, function, or both. Interestingly, 1 in 3 orthodontic patients is an adult, so teeth straightening is certainly not just for teens anymore.

To answer the call for patients of all ages who want to straighten their teeth, our team of dental health experts at Greenhill Family Dental Care offers an innovative and very popular solution in Invisalign®. Here, we look at some of the many benefits of Invisalign and why this approach to teeth straightening enjoys such a high satisfaction rate.

Clear aligners for discreet straightening

One of the main reasons why so many people are flocking to Invisalign for straightening teeth is because, instead of obvious metal braces, this system relies on clear, plastic aligners to do the work.

A lot like mouthguards, Invisalign aligners are made from clear plastic and you swap them out every week or two to keep them moving in the right direction.

As a result, Invisalign is a more discreet, yet equally effective teeth-straightening technology as traditional orthodontics.

Invisalign aligners are removable

Another major reason why our patients love Invisalign is that you can remove the aligners as needed, So, if you have an important event, you can simply pop the aligners out and then put them back in afterward.

Keeping teeth white while you straighten 

One of the drawbacks of metal braces is that it’s hard to keep the teeth underneath the metal brackets clean. With Invisalign, you can remove the aligners to brush and floss your teeth, helping you to maintain your pearly whites throughout the straightening process.

Invisalign works as well as metal braces

Thanks to digital 3D scans of your teeth, we can map out a custom treatment plan that will help you meet your goals for a great smile and improved alignment. With Invisalign, we can tackle most misalignment issues that metal braces can, including:

• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Crooked teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Crowded teeth

In most cases, Invisalign works as fast, if not faster, than traditional braces.

Less discomfort with Invisalign

Metal braces can be tricky inside the mouth and can cause no small amount of discomfort as the sharp metal meets the soft tissues inside your mouth.

Conversely, Invisalign aligners are soft and much easier on the sensitive areas of your mouth, such as your gums, cheeks, and lips.

Fewer trips to the dentist

With metal braces, you need to visit the dentist regularly to have them adjusted. With Invisalign, the aligners are mailed directly to you and you only need to check in with us every once in a while to make sure your teeth are moving in the right direction.

As you can see, there’s a lot to love with Invisalign, which explains why our patients are so thrilled with this technology.

If you’d like to explore how Invisalign can make your smile go from good to great, we invite you to schedule an evaluation at our practice in Gainesville, Virginia. To get that ball rolling, please contact us today at 703-753-2252 or use our online booking tool to schedule an appointment.