{"id":6,"date":"2019-09-04T13:32:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T13:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:19:31","slug":"orthodontics-and-ways-invisalign-gives-you-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/04\/orthodontics-and-ways-invisalign-gives-you-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How Invisalign Can Help You Improve Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s hard to believe that a small piece of plastic can make\nsuch a difference in a person\u2019s smile. Fortunately, orthodontics<\/a>\nhas come a long way, and with Invisalign, it gives patients an alternative to\ntraditional braces, offering a more subtle treatment while improving an\nindividual\u2019s oral hygiene and bite. It\u2019s also becoming a more popular option\nbecause of its ability to achieve desired results significantly quicker than\nregular metal braces. Before you get started on your own path to a better\nsmile, let\u2019s find out more about Invisalign and how it not only improves the\nlook of your smile but its health, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Improve Oral Hygiene?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Invisalign does require that you wear your aligners\n20-22 hours each day, you are expected to remove them to eat, drink, and clean them.\nUnlike traditional braces that have metal wires and brackets and can be hard to\nmaneuver a toothbrush and floss around, Invisalign makes the cleaning process\nsignificantly easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When removing your aligners, you can freely clean your teeth\nas you would any other time. There will be nothing to stand in your way when\nbeing treated with Invisalign. If you\u2019re wondering why this is such great news,\nit is because even while receiving orthodontic treatment, you don\u2019t have to\nworry about your oral hygiene deteriorating. Instead, it will do the exact\nopposite! With Invisalign, you can expect it to improve, especially if you\nmaintain a good routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it is overcrowding, spaces between your teeth, or a\nbite alignment issue, you\u2019ll begin to notice, over time, that your oral health\nis in much better shape because of your consistency in cleaning your mouth and\nthe aligners working to create straighter teeth by moving them into the proper\nplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Will My Bite Improve with Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, your oral hygiene isn\u2019t the only aspect that will\nimprove. You can expect a better functioning bite, too. An improper bite can be\ndifficult to live with, especially if it\u2019s causing immense pain, but\nthankfully, Invisalign is designed to address overbites, underbite, crossbites,\nand even open bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the aligners gently move everything in the right\ndirection, shifting your jaw in a way that causes it to realign, your ability\nto bite down without discomfort will increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve completed your treatment with Invisalign, you\u2019ll\nnotice less wear and tear on your teeth or discomfort in your jaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical Invisalign treatment can take anywhere from 8 to\n12 months depending on your individual case, which is still much less than what\nyou could expect with traditional braces. Don\u2019t let another day go by without\ntalking to your dentist about possible treatment solutions for your dental\nneeds. Trust a solution that will allow you to keep to your daily routine all\nwhile improving the look and overall health of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Suzanne Najjar completed her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University before going on to pursue her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Najjar has also completed continuing education in Invisalign Clear Braces and laser dentistry. She and her team at Amaze Dental want every patient to feel great about their smile, which is why she offers Invisalign treatment for individuals with varying dental needs. Not only can this unique orthodontic solution improve the look of your smile, but it can also give you better oral hygiene. To find out how you can get started, contact us<\/a> at (972) 230-1100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s hard to believe that a small piece of plastic can make such a difference in a person\u2019s smile. Fortunately, orthodontics has come a long way, and with Invisalign, it gives patients an alternative to traditional braces, offering a more subtle treatment while improving an individual\u2019s oral hygiene and bite. It\u2019s also becoming a more popular option because of its ability to achieve desired results significantly quicker than regular metal braces. Before you get started […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":425,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6\/revisions\/425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}