Are you tired of hiding your smile in photos, or covering your mouth when you talk to someone? Crooked teeth are embarrassing, and when you’re living with them it’s always on your mind. What would it feel like to smile freely with confidence? If you’ve considered straightening your teeth, Olberding Dental can help. We can also do it with discretion with Invisalign in Lincoln.
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is the art of aligning your teeth and correcting your bite. Traditionally this has been done with metal brackets and wires attached to your teeth. Orthodontic treatment also typically takes place during adolescence; so many of our adult patients associate it with children and braces. Dr. Louis Olberding offers Invisalign however, which allows you to straighten your teeth without the use of braces.
What is Invisalign?
Using clear plastic aligners that apply gentle pressure to your teeth, Invisalign straightens teeth gradually. Aligners need to be worn 22-23 hours per day and changed every two weeks. They’re designed with a snug fit so they’re comfortable to wear and don’t interfere with your normal daily activities. Most cases can be completed in 12-18 months, which is ideal for busy adults and teens.
What are the Benefits of Invisalign?
The fact that aligners are clear and virtually invisible is a huge benefit of Invisalign, however there are other features about this treatment that our patients love. Because aligners are removable, you can take them out for eating and brushing, which means no restrictions or changes to your diet or home care routine.
Where traditional braces require adjustments every few days, Invisalign typically requires fewer visits with Dr. Olberding, which is appealing to our patients with hectic schedules.
Am I a Candidate for Invisalign?
Dr. Olberding, your dentist in Lincoln, is a certified Invisalign provider and he can determine if it’s right for your needs with an evaluation, x-rays, and photos of your teeth. If you decide to move forward with Invisalign, he’ll use 3D technology to create your treatment plan and even show you what your finished smile will look like! Invisalign uses these images and specifications from Dr. Olberding to fabricate each set of aligners for you.
Contact Olberding Dental
Why not make 2017 the year you reclaim your smile? Give Olberding Dental a call today to learn more about Invisalign.