Millersville Invisalign Dentist

You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having straight teeth extend far beyond a beautiful and confident smile. According to the American Dental Association, straightening your teeth can actually significantly affect your overall dental health. With Invisalign, having an attractive, confident smile and reducing your risk for tooth decay and gum disease go hand in hand.  If would like to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign orthodontics please call McCarl Dental Group in Millersville and Greenbelt Maryland for a complementary consultation with one of our Invisalign dentists.

HEALTHIER TEETH AND GUMS
Teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced can lead to swollen, red gums, which are signs of periodontal disease. When teeth are properly aligned, gums fit more securely around the teeth. This creates the strongest and healthiest defense against potential periodontal problems. Comfortable and clear Invisalign aligners gently and gradually move your teeth into the proper position – without unattractive brackets and wires.

EASIER CLEANING
One of the biggest challenges of traditional metal braces is removing all the food that gets trapped in the brackets and wires. Difficulty cleaning your teeth often leads to plaque buildup and eventually tooth decay. With Invisalign, the aligners are removable, so it’s easy to continue brushing and flossing your teeth for optimal plaque removal.

OVERALL HEALTH
Your teeth serve as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums – and how they look to others when you smile – tell a lot about your overall health.

Tooth decay and periodontal disease (also called gum disease) are caused by bacteria. Left untreated, periodontal disease and tooth decay can cause bad breath, mouth sores, tender or bleeding gums and even tooth loss. Studies by the American Dental Association have shown that oral infections can also lead to other more serious health problems. Illnesses related to poor oral health include: heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, premature birth and diabetes.

Invisalign aligners make daily oral hygiene easier, thus reducing the risk of serious health problems. Correctly aligned teeth can also alleviate the issues caused by an improper bite, including jaw problems, speech or chewing difficulties, and increased wear on tooth enamel. Invisalign effectively addresses all of these orthodontic issues. With straight teeth, you’ll have the confidence of a great smile AND increase the likelihood of improved oral health.

One of the obstacles to orthodontic treatment is the unattractive, fixed metal bracket and wires associated with traditional braces. Although clear brackets have been introduced, the wire that goes through the brackets remains very visible.

Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible with the added benefit of being removable and comfortable. No metal wires and quick, beautiful, healthy results! Patients remove the aligners each time they eat. This means they can continue to eat all the foods they love without any restrictions or worrying about food getting stuck in their braces. Equally as important, patients maintain their normal oral hygiene practice, because brackets and wires are not an impediment during brushing and flossing. With other teeth-straightening methods, eating, as well as brushing and flossing, can often be difficult.

One of the best things about Invisalign is the minimal impact it has on our patients’ everyday lives. Since the aligners are so comfortable, patients are able to wear them for the recommended 20 to 22 hours a day without much effort.

Advantages of Invisalign:
•    Clear aligners are virtually invisible
•    Smooth plastic aligners are comfortable
•    Patients eat whatever they want
•    Aligners are removable for easy cleaning

The dentists at McCarl Dental Group are preferred providers of Invisalign orthodontics. We offer Invisalign G3, the newest innovation by Invisalign orthodontics, engineered to deliver even better clinical results. Invisalign is a win-win situation. When our dental patients are healthy and happy, everybody wins!

Mary Yetter from Invisalign Orthodontics recently discussed the health benefits of straight teeth at the Greenbelt dental office of McCarl Dental Group. The dentists at both the Millersville and Greenbelt offices of McCarl Dental Group are preferred providers of Invisalign.

Did you know that straight teeth are healthier than crooked or crowded teeth? Crowded and crooked teeth are harder to brush and floss causing plaque buildup, tooth decay and periodontal disease. When left untreated, crowded, missing or widely spaced teeth can prevent normal chewing which also increases the likelihood of periodontal disease and bone loss. Similarly, misaligned teeth and jaws can cause abnormal wear on your teeth, painful jaw joint problems, TMJ syndrome, tongue-thrusting habits and speech impediments.

Overall gum and bone health are improved when teeth fit together with an ideal bite. Clinical studies have shown that when teeth are properly aligned, gums fit tighter around the teeth, which improves periodontal health. And, of course, there are cosmetic benefits of a beautiful straight smile. Your teeth should make you look and feel great. Our Millersville and Greenbelt Dental patients love their healthy, straight teeth and beautiful smiles.

Adults are having their teeth straightened in unprecedented numbers! Whether you are self-conscious about your smile or concerned about your dental and overall health, Invisalign is a great solution.  Many adults notice their teeth shifting, crowding and getting crooked, especially the lower front teeth. Even people who had braces as teenagers often experience relapse causing crowded teeth.

Benefits of Straight Teeth
• Improved function and wear patterns of the teeth
• Increased ability to clean the teeth
• Better long-term health of teeth and gums
• A more attractive smile

Fortunately there are simple and convenient ways to straighten your teeth. Invisalign trays straighten teeth and correct your bite just like metal braces – only nobody else knows you are wearing them! The metal brackets and wires used with braces often cause irritation to the mouth and gums. Also no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your dentist’s office getting adjustments. Invisalign is more comfortable, more convenient and less expensive than metal braces. The dentists at McCarl Dental Group are premier providers of Invisalign Orthodontics.

Invisalign can correct a wide variety of dental and orthodontic concerns.  Before starting Invisalign orthodontics at McCarl Dental Group, your dentist will take x-rays and photographs that are combined with 3-D computer imaging technology to design your individual treatment plan. You will receive a series of custom made clear trays which fit snugly over your teeth. Each tray is worn for two weeks before moving to the next tray. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will gradually shift until they have straightened to an ideal position. If you have only minor crowding, it will take fewer trays to correct. Some Invisalign cases take only ten trays (20 weeks) to correct fully. Major crowding cases take longer; however, Invisalign is often faster than traditional braces. For most adults, treatment time is just under one year. Invisalign is a great way to transform your smile without interfering with your day-to-day life.

Sally McCarl Moore adds that hygienists LOVE Invisalign because the patients take them out to eat and brush and floss before replacing them. “This keeps the gums healthy during treatment and does not cause any decay or tooth discoloration, which are all significant problems with traditional braces. Invisalign allows patients to maintain good oral hygiene habits and is a great way to straighten teeth!”

Invisalign Orthodontics are often combined with other dental procedures including, dental implants, porcelain veneers and crowns. Because crooked teeth and misaligned bites can contribute to other health problems, Invisalign orthodontics may be covered by dental insurance. There are also excellent financing options available. Call our Greenbelt Dental Office at 301-474-4144 or our Millersville Dental Office at 410-987-8800.