Experience Nearly Invisible Straightening With Invisalign^® in North Knoxville

Q: Why is Invisalign faster than braces?

Most patients who wear their Invisalign aligners for the recommended 20-22 hours a day will complete their orthodontic treatment in less time than with braces. This largely has to do with how Invisalign moves teeth into place. Metal braces move each tooth individually, while aligners apply gentle force to all of your teeth at once.

Q: Who is Invisalign suitable for?

We typically recommend Invisalign for teenagers or adults who have all of their permanent teeth. If you’re considering Invisalign for your child, it’s better to wait until their mouth has stopped growing. If you have a dental bridge, it may need to be removed before Invisalign treatment since bridges make it difficult for teeth to be moved.

If you’ve decided to get orthodontic treatment, you’re probably excited just thinking about the prospect of showing off beautifully straight teeth. But you won’t feel much like sharing your smile in the meantime – at least not if you’re wearing bulky metal braces. With Invisalign^® in North Knoxville, you’ll get great results with clear plastic aligners instead of braces.

Invisalign^® aligners offer many advantages over braces, including:

Metal-Free Comfort – Metal wires and brackets rub against your gums and cheeks, often resulting in sore spots. Invisalign^®is made of smooth plastic aligners that don’t create this kind of uncomfortable friction.
Transparent Straightening – Since your clear aligners fit snugly over your teeth, they won’t dominate your smile the way that braces do.
Easy Oral Hygiene – Brushing and flossing can be pretty tough with braces. It couldn’t be simpler with aligners, since you simply remove them to clean your teeth.
Faster Treatment – While treatment times vary depending on the issues you are trying to correct, most patients complete their Invisalign^® treatment in less time than braces.

Ready for a straight smile? Call 865-685-4886 today to schedule your orthodontic consultation.

Your Smile Transformation Is Simple, Thanks to Custom Aligners

Digital technology plays a major part in creating your Invisalign^® treatment plan. We use digital X-rays and hassle-free digital teeth impressions to create a 3-D model of your teeth. We also use special software to create your individualized plan. Then:

A special lab uses our specifications to manufacture your custom aligners.
When they arrive, your dentist checks the fit and ensures you understand how treatment works.
You wear your aligners at least 20-22 hours a day for the best results.
You switch to new aligners every two weeks, as they gradually move your teeth into the proper position.
You see us about every six weeks so we can ensure your treatment is progressing as planned.

Ready for a beautiful smile? For Invisalign^® in North Knoxville, call Kennedy Dentistry at 865-685-4886 or schedule online.

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Common Questions About Invisalign^®

Who is Invisalign^® suitable for?

We typically recommend Invisalign^® for teenagers or adults who have all their permanent teeth. If you’re considering Invisalign^® for your child, it’s better to wait until their mouth has stopped growing. If you have a dental bridge, it may need to be removed before Invisalign^® treatment since bridges make it difficult for teeth to be moved.

Why is Invisalign^® faster than braces?

Most patients who wear their Invisalign^® aligners for the recommended 20-22 hours a day will complete their orthodontic treatment in less time than with braces. This largely has to do with how Invisalign^® moves teeth into place. Metal braces move each tooth individually, while aligners apply gentle force to all of your teeth at once.

Are Invisalign^® results permanent?

As with any orthodontic treatment, your teeth can shift out of place unless you wear a retainer. Your last set of aligners can be used as a temporary retainer until we determine the right kind of appliance for you, such as Invisalign’s Vivera^® retainers. You’ll typically wear a retainer all the time for about six months, then wear it only at night for another six months. For the best long-term results, you can continue wearing it overnight a few times a week.

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