If you’re considering being treated with Invisalign clear braces in Irving, we hope you’ll come to Rio Dental & Orthodontics where orthodontic care is one of our specialties.
Many of our patients choose to get orthodontic care for straightening their teeth and improving their smiles and their feeling of self-esteem. And while that sense of well-being is extremely important, many health benefits go with that gleaming new smile.
Poor oral health and your overall health
There is growing medical evidence that poor oral health can contribute to a variety of health issues beyond your teeth and gums. For example:
- Oral bacteria can infect the arterial cells in the heart and weaken the walls of your heart.
- Oral inflammation and swelling have been linked to clogged arteries.
- Women who suffer from gum disease are more likely to give birth prematurely.
Beyond these specific health issues, people with crooked teeth often have difficulty biting into and chewing certain types of foods, and they may stop eating them, despite their nutritional value.
How orthodontic treatment can help
Given these health issues, how can orthodontic treatment help promote your overall health? Stated simply, it’s much easier to clean and floss straight teeth than it is crooked teeth. When your teeth are straight and evenly spaced, there are fewer nooks and crannies where debris and bacteria can hide, making it much easier to properly clean your teeth and reduce the risk of gum disease and other threats to your overall health.
Invisalign
While traditional braces made of metal or resin are still used in orthodontic care, one of the great advances in recent years has been the development and use of Invisalign.
With Invisalign, there are no brackets, wires, or rubber bands that come with wearing traditional braces to straighten your teeth. Invisalign treatment is a virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth by using a series of clear, removable aligners.
How does Invisalign work?
With a series of aligners that are custom-made just for you, Invisalign realigns your teeth through a sequence of carefully controlled movements. Invisalign controls both the amount of movement each aligner delivers and the timing of the movement. This means that at each stage of your treatment only certain teeth move, following the Invisalign treatment for that particular stage.
Be assured, our Invisalign specialists at Rio Dental & Orthodontics will be with you every step of the way, monitoring your progress and making sure your aligners fit properly.
Does Invisalign work for adults?
Yes, Invisalign can be a great solution for both adults and young people wanting to improve their smiles. Thanks to Invisalign’s innovations and technological advancements, it’s possible to fix virtually any teeth-straightening issues – from the simplest to the most complex – without interrupting your busy schedule.
If you’re ready to get started with Invisalign clear braces in Irving, call Rio Dental & Orthodontics to schedule your initial consultation.