For teens and adults alike, a smile can be a source of pride or something that generates feelings of wanting to hide. There are options for correcting misaligned teeth, including both traditional braces and Invisalign.

Traditional braces require significant patience and work; there are more steps to getting them put on and adjusted, and then there is the maintenance. Monthly visits for adjustments and tightening of traditional braces can be stressful. 

But Invisalign is simpler and therefore can be more convenient for the wearer. All a person has to do is switch to the next set of aligners created specifically for them after consultation with a dentist. And, for some, treatment is shorter than it would be with a traditional orthodontic experience — although treatment is customized with a dental professional based on where a patient starts and what they want to achieve with the aligners.  

Common dental problems can be addressed with Invisalign — from spacing issues to crossbite, protruding teeth or an open bite. Unlike traditional braces, these aligners are made to be removed while an individual eats, and that can make dental hygiene easier. And during treatment, if you care for Invisalign aligners properly and have good dental hygiene, it’s possible that you’ll avoid the potential permanent marks that can occur with traditional dental treatment. Many who have conventional braces find that the brackets can leave permanent marks and ridges in the teeth, even with good oral care habits.

For Mount Vernon-area residents, Carpenter Dental Group can assist with decisions regarding the treatment of spacing issues and other problems that Invisalign can solve, because the practice is a Silver Preferred Provider of Invisalign Clear Aligners.

Please contact our office to schedule a free consultation for Invisalign. Carpenter Dental Group, located at 1684 Venture Drive, Suite C, in Mount Vernon, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 740-397-4097 or visit carpenterdentalgroup.com.