Invisalign Treatment And Everything You Need To Know About It

Straight teeth not only look better — they’re easier to keep clean and healthy. At Downtown Dentist SF in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco, experienced cosmetic dentist Stefka Petrova, DDS, provides Invisalign®, a discreet, comfortable alternative to traditional metal braces for adults and older teens.

In our modern, fast-paced world the leading type of Orthodontic treatment has become Invisalign. Let’s delve more into the details of what Invisalign is and how it positively influences one’s life. 

Understanding Invisalign treatment:

As the name suggests, Invisalign is nothing but a set of clear trays that cover all the teeth present. The clear trays are smooth, and are made of a special type of plastic that fits perfectly to your teeth thereby aligning them in due course of time. 

This is a very effective and minimally invasive teeth straightening method. It is also safe, convenient, and poses little to no food restrictions.

What are the benefits of Invisalign treatment? 

  • It’s invisible:

One of the biggest advantages of Invisalign is that it is completely transparent. Patients that are undergoing this kind of Orthodontic treatment are happy with their daily interactions and comment on the convenience of not being noticed that you wear the clear aligners. Smiling, talking and eating is still very comfortable and all day-to-day activities are performed without any discomfort.

  • Great dental hygiene:

With Invisalign, you can always remove your braces and brush and floss your teeth like you normally do. When eating or snacking, the clear trays are removed and before placed back, teeth are flossed and cleaned. This is why many patients improve their diet as the snacking habits are decreased and better nutritional meals are chosen. May people that undergo Invisalign treatment report loss of weight and improved sleeping patterns.

  • No food restrictions:

This is, by far, the most popular benefit of getting an Invisalign treatment. Patients are not limited to what they can eat or drink. They are not expected to limit hard or sticky food items, or avoid any potentially teeth staining beverages.

  • Fast treatment with great results:

Another great benefit is the timing involved to align the teeth with Invisalign. If worn correctly and regularly, it can take up to a year to finish a treatment. This is especially the case when patients have had Orthodontic treatment in the past and their teeth crowded as they became older. The movements required to improve the teeth in such cases are perfect for Invisalign treatment and make it a very predictable course of treatment.

 

Invisalign has drastically and positively changed the face of orthodontic dental treatment in modern times. At Downtown Dentist SF we are proud to offer this kind of teeth alignment therapy to our patients and help them improve their smiles. We love to practice a minimally invasive dentistry and Invisalign helps us achieve this with the high quality and digital integration that the company offers. Dr. Petrova is a highly trained and certified Invisalign dentist and constantly attends lectures and seminars staying well informed about all current clear alignment innovations and updates.

Call us to schedule your free consultation.

 

Stefka Petrova DDS