Have you been thinking about straightening your teeth? Invisalign, an orthodontic treatment method offered by your Gainesville, VA, dentist, Dr. Anh Pham of Sunday Dental Care, may be the ideal option for you.

5 benefits Invisalign offers

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign offers a wire-free way to straighten your teeth. Removable aligner trays worn over your teeth exert pressure that slowly realigns your smile.

The Invisalign process starts when your dentist combines digital X-rays, impressions, and photographs of your teeth to create a virtual 3D image of your mouth. The image is used to plot the course of your treatment and design the series of aligner trays you'll wear. Each tray is worn for about two weeks, then replaced with the next set in the series.

If you choose Invisalign, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Subtle Straightening: Thanks to their clear design, Invisalign aligner trays blend in with your smile. If you've been hesitant to start orthodontic treatment because you don't like the look of metal braces, you'll love Invisalign's transparent trays.
• Correction of Many Orthodontic Issues: Invisalign can straighten crooked teeth, ease crowding, close gaps and treat mild-to-moderate bite problems ranging from overbites to crossbites.
• Shorter Treatment Time for Adults: If you start Invisalign treatment as an adult in Gainesville, VA, your treatment can take as little as six months. (Treatment time varies depending on the type and severity of your orthodontic problems.) Children and teenagers will need to wear the aligner trays for about the same amount of time as metal or ceramic braces.
• No Food Restrictions: Although your friends with metal or ceramic braces may need to avoid hard or sticky foods, you won't have the same restrictions. After you remove your aligner trays, you can eat or drink anything you want. Although you can drink water while wearing your trays, it's best to take them out before you drink anything that could cause stains, such as soft drinks, sports drinks, juice, coffee, or tea.
• Convenience: You'll need to wear your trays for about 22 hours most days, but you can take the trays out occasionally. You can remove your trays for a few hours if you'll be attending a special event or playing or practicing your favorite sport.

Straighten your smile with Invisalign! Call your dentist in Gainesville, VA, Dr. Anh Pham of Sunday Dental Care, at (703) 743-2287 to schedule your appointment.