Why Adults and Teens Love Invisalign®

When you want a straighter smile but a mouth full of metal is definitely not what you had in mind, Invisalign® could be the perfect fit. At the dental practice of Heather M. Wilmore, DDS, we provide one-on-one dental care that’s sensitive to your individual needs and preferences. 

Teeth straightening is something our patients — from tweens and teens to adults — ask about often. We’re proud to offer Invisalign because, after successfully guiding countless patients through the teeth straightening process, we know it delivers amazing results. 

There aren’t too many things that teens and adults agree on — but Invisalign is one of them. There are many reasons why patients of all ages love this treatment, and we explore them in this blog. 

Discreet treatment 

Invisalign is nearly invisible. The plastic aligners are thin, and with their transparent nature, most people don’t even know you’re wearing them. 

Traditional metal braces are highly conspicuous. Teens tend to hate the idea of metal braces for appearance and social reasons, and adults tend to avoid them because of their own societal and workplace motivations. Invisalign neatly solves these problems and can give you a great confidence boost at any age. 

Comfortable fit 

Invisalign aligners are tailor-made to fit your mouth. Dr. Wilmore adjusts the aligners to ensure a perfect fit so your gums and teeth aren’t irritated. Metal braces are well known as a source of irritation, discomfort, and pain — and that’s something teens and adults agree on. 

Removable hardware

We recommend wearing your aligners for approximately 20-22 hours daily. You take them out to eat and to brush your teeth. That means no eating restrictions, so you can still enjoy popcorn, taffy, and other foods that patients with metal brackets and wires can’t even think about. 

Although you should wear your aligners almost all of the time, Dr. Wilmore and our team understand if you have a special event and want to go aligner-free for a few hours. 

Teens often remove their aligners for school photos, prom, and other big events. Adults might remove them for a big work presentation or interview. As long as you get back on track right away, a rare day off won’t disrupt your teeth straightening progress. 

Fast results

It’s true that teeth straightening takes time, but you can get great results in the shortest time possible with Invisalign. In fact, a study showed that Invisalign is faster than metal braces. 

Invisalign treatment can take as little as six months, though a year or year-and-a-half is more typical — the duration can vary with age. In general, the younger you are, the faster your teeth may move; adult treatment can take a bit longer as their teeth are more set in place. 

Regardless of age, Invisalign is generally a fast way to get the smile you want. 

Does Invisalign sound like the right choice for you?

If you're ready to explore how Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, schedule a consultation with the team at Heather M. Wilmore, DDS, by calling 713-266-4222 today.