Who would have thought that braces would be all the rage these days? The answer is...no one. Not even the most optimistic dentist or orthodontist would have thought that this huge number of people would be requesting braces. With the new trends and social media standards, everybody is striving to look their best, and the best looks are just incomplete without a beautiful smile. Braces can give you that perfectly aligned smile. With braces, you can fix your crooked teeth, gapped teeth, crowded teeth, and any other problem regarding your teeth’s arrangement.

That being said, braces are not a walk in the park. Traditional (or metallic) braces have a lot of disadvantages. They look bad, are quite uncomfortable, and overall a great burden. For these reasons, manufacturing companies have started to look at alternatives, and along came one of the greatest inventions in the field, Invisalign. Here we attempt to explain all you need to know, and where to get Invisalign in Warren,  MI.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a system of braces without braces!

No more brackets, wires or elastics. Instead, it is a system of plastic, transparent and nearly invisible molds called aligners. The aligners are fitted on the outer surface of the teeth, applying pressure and moving them wherever we desire.

What is so great about Invisalign?

The main purpose behind the creation of Invisalign was to deal with the problems of traditional braces, and it did just that. It fixed all of the following, and more:

1. Appearance: No more metal mouth. The sight of traditional braces was the most common problem and complaint of patients. Adults in particular would utterly refuse the metal. The aligners are transparent and closely fitting the surface of the teeth, making them virtually invisible even from close range.
2. Comfort:Cuts and scrapes go hand in hand with braces. The sharp edges of the brackets or a loose wire could cause ulcers and injuries to the lips and cheeks. The aligners –on the other hand- are made of highly polished plastic. No sharp edges means no injuries. Not only that, but the pulling movement of traditional braces is quite painful, especially in the beginning of treatment. Aligners exert a pushing motion, which causes little to no discomfort.
3. Oral hygiene: Another very common problem of braces. The normally easy, muscle memory kind action of brushing and flossing becomes more like the Olympics. You would just strain for the rush to clean properly, and let’s not even get started on flossing. You can remove the aligners at will. So when you attempt to brush and floss, you would be cleaning your own teeth with nothing attached to them, making the process a whole lot easier.

Where can I get Invisalign in Warren?

Residents of Warren, MI always trust Petrous Orthodontics. Dr. Jerek Petrous, Dr. John Marx and the team at Petrous Orthodontics are experts in Invisalign, and ready to answer your questions anytime. If you have any questions pertaining to Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, braces and clear braces in Warren or Madison Heights MI, or would like to schedule an complementary consultation with Dr. Jerek Petrous or Dr. John Marx contact Petrous Orthodontics at: (248) 588-2020