Suffering for two years with the pain and embarrassment of metal braces is an unfortunate right of passage for most adolescents. If you were lucky enough to avoid braces as a child, you might be facing the consequences now as an adult – crooked teeth and an overcrowded smile that makes you grimace instead of grin.
Fortunately, you don’t need to sit in the orthodontist’s chair and get metal braces at 30 or 40 years old. Invisalign offers a simple, painless, and practically invisible solution to your smile anxiety. Before you get started though, make sure you ask your Bronx Invisalign dentist these questions first.
What Exactly is Invisalign and What Does the Treatment Entail?
Maybe you’re already well versed on Invisalign but if you’re not, just ask. Fully understand what you are signing up for. One of the biggest benefits of Invisalign is how well it fits into most people’s normal lives. It delivers real results with minimal disruption on your end.
Are my Dental Goals Achievable with Invisalign?
Be specific with your dentist about what you actually want. It might seem obvious to you but state it out loud anyway. Dr. Ebbie wants to hear it, and being upfront means he can tell you honestly whether Invisalign gets you there and map out the right plan to make it happen. Saves you time, saves you money, and you leave knowing you’re both on the same page.
How Long Does Invisalign Take To Straighten Teeth?
Probably the question everyone wants answered first. For most adults the general range is somewhere between 12 and 18 months, and Invisalign typically moves things along about twice as fast as traditional braces. That said, your situation is your own. After an exam Dr. Ebbie can give you a real estimate rather than a generic one.
A few things affect the timeline worth knowing about. Some tooth movements just take longer than others. Your compliance matters a lot too, wearing your aligners 22 hours a day is not a suggestion, it’s what keeps everything on track. And your feedback matters throughout the whole process. Treatment continues until you’re actually happy with where things landed.
Ready to Get Started?
Your Bronx Dentist offers complimentary Invisalign consultations at both the Norwood office on Bainbridge Ave and the Throgs Neck location on East Tremont. Call (718) 690-3347 or book online and take the first step toward a smile you’re not hiding anymore.
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