Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for children and teens. Adults who never received straightening treatment when they were younger, or have relapsed after earlier orthodontics, are now opting for Invisalign treatment to increase their oral health, smile and reduce the risks of gum disease that can come with malocclusion and crowding as they get older.

Invisalign clear aligners are ultimately invisible and can work quickly to improve a patient’s smile.   They can still be used to repair gaps, overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth just as effectively as traditional braces. And, unlike traditional braces, they can be removed while patients eat or brush their teeth, but are still worn for about 22 hours a day. It is advisable to rinse and clean your teeth after eating and drinking before putting your aligners back in your mouth.

Patients like to opt for Invisalign treatment because they’re more aesthetically pleasing, don’t scratch lips and cheeks, and can be removed when eating and drinking so oral hygiene is easier to maintain. Retainers will still need to be worn once your Invisalign treatment is done to best keep the shape of your teeth. Retainers and aligners can easily be cleaned with a denture cleaner.