Ohio Invisalign

Invisalign invisible aligners are a temporary treatment meant to correct ‘bad bites’, or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked).

Proper treatments will fix your bite, give you a beautiful straight smile, and most importantly, give you a healthier mouthj. If malocclusion or bad-bites are not addressed in a timely manner, unfortunately, a patient will suffer problems with their oral in the long run.

Your dentists at Cleveland Dental Institute may recommend treatment in order to prevent the following problems:

• • Tooth decay
  • Gum disease
  • Tooth loss
  • Affected speech and/or chewing
  • Abnormal wear to tooth enamel
  • Jaw problems

Most orthodontic treatments begin between the ages of 8 and 14; this is because it is the time both malocclusion and bad bites are most noticeable.

Invisalign vs. traditional wire braces  

There are a few different types of treatments available. The most traditional treatment are wire braces, which are small brackets cemented to your teeth and connected by wire. These can be arranged to be either in the front of or behind your teeth. With time, your doctor will tighten the wires so that your both your teeth and jaw will slowly shift and realign.

The modern alternative is a clear, plastic aligner system called Invisalign. With this treatment, your doctor will apply a virtually invisible plastic that is worn over your teeth. Invisalign is worn in two-week increments, where after a period of two weeks, a new set of aligners is applied. Like braces, the plastic aligners will move your teeth gradually into place for your perfect smile.

In addition to Invisalign, we also offer an invisible aligner called ClearCorrect aligners.

CDI Ohio has put together a helpful comparison guide for you to weigh the similarities and differences between Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and traditional braces. Read: Invisalign vs. ClearCorrect vs. Traditional Braces