Invisalign Clear Aligners in Rutland, MA

When your teeth aren’t as straight as they could be, you might find yourself avoiding social situations or covering your mouth in pictures or when you talk. The fact is that misaligned teeth lack the aesthetic beauty you want, but they can also contribute to oral health concerns as well.

If your teeth aren’t straight, brushing and flossing become more difficult, which can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and gum recession. Also, you may experience tooth sensitivity or be unable to repair your smile with certain dental restorations. With so many reasons to straighten your teeth, you may want to consider orthodontic treatment from the friendly staff at Carewell Dental in Rutland.

What Is Invisalign®?

At Carewell Dental, we are proud to offer Invisalign clear braces to our patients who want to improve the look and functionality of their smiles. Invisalign technology allows you to achieve straighter teeth without the bulky brackets and wires used with traditional braces.

Invisalign clear aligners gradually and gently move your teeth into the desired position. You will change your aligners every few weeks to continue your treatment plan. For many patients, treatment time is shorter than with traditional braces, giving you a more beautiful smile in less time.

Before you can begin your Invisalign treatment, you need to visit our dental office for a consultation to determine whether you are a good Invisalign candidate. Generally, Invisalign clear braces work best for adults and older teens with mild orthodontic conditions, including the following:

• Overbites
• Underbites
• Open bites
• Crossbites
• Overlapping teeth
• Crowded teeth

If you are a candidate for Invisalign, we can begin your treatment by completing these steps:

Digital scans – We will take digital scans of your mouth and send them to the Invisalign lab. Based on your dental condition, we will create a treatment plan that includes an estimate of how long you’ll wear your clear aligners.

Invisalign lab work – Next, the Invisalign lab will create your custom aligner trays and send them to us.

Fitting and return visits – You will visit our dental office for your initial fitting and detailed instructions on using and caring for your clear aligners. Then, every four to six weeks, you’ll visit us for your next set of aligners so we can monitor your progress.

Retainer visit – Once you finish your Invisalign treatment, we will fit you for a retainer that you will need to wear to keep your teeth from shifting back to where they were before your Invisalign treatment.

Invisalign aligners are extremely popular for many different reasons, some of which include the following:

• Your custom trays can be removed to eat, brush, and floss your teeth. This way, you can keep your teeth clean and not worry about avoiding certain foods.
• Your Invisalign aligners are smooth and comfortable, so wearing them for 22 hours a day isn’t a problem.
• You won’t feel self-conscious wearing Invisalign aligners because they are nearly invisible.
• You don’t have to worry about brackets or wires injuring your lips, tongue, or gums.
• You can enjoy fewer visits to the dentist since you don’t have to make appointments to tighten your wires.

Need More Information?

If you would like to discuss your teeth straightening options with a member of our dental team, we would love to hear from you! At Carewell Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care. We want you to love how your smile looks, so call us today at (508) 886-6046 to see how we can help you make that happen. We are right around the corner from the neighboring communities of Holden, Paxton, and Princeton.