Are You A Candidate For Invisalign Clear Braces?

Whenever a person is considering getting braces today, they have far more choices than what people did in the past. One of the more innovative alternatives to the traditional metal braces are Invisalign clear braces. In many instances, our patients have found that this is a better choice because they are more aesthetically pleasing than the metal brackets and wires used in traditional braces. Instead, a series of clear plastic trays called “aligners” are utilized to produce the same results that you would normally get with metal braces.

So how can you tell if you are a candidate for Invisalign clear braces at Stony Brook Family Dentistry of Long Island? Although many individuals make excellent candidates for this system, the Invisalign system is not for everyone. Here are 4 questions that will help you determine whether or not they are right for you:

1. Are you committed to fixing your smile? The first thing we ask every patient who is thinking about getting braces is how committed they are for completing the procedure in order to restore their smile. Just like with traditional braces, you have to be dedicated to completing the process. Otherwise, it is not going to work for you.
2. Have you taken the FREE Smile Assessment Test offered by Invisalign? Another way to determine if Invisalign clear braces are right for you is by taking the FREE Smile Assessment Test that they provide. This assessment test will help you determine if this system is right for you. All you need to do is provide a little bit of personal information what problem you are looking to correct.
3. What dental issue do you want to fix with Invisalign clear braces and how severe is the problem you want to correct? Keep in mind that the more severe your dental problem is, the less likely that you can use Invisalign clear braces to fix it. Provided that your problem is not overly severe, here are dental issues that you can treat:
   • crossbites
   • crowded teeth
   • gapped teeth
   • overbites
   • underbites

   Just remember that you may have to resort to clear or metal braces if your situation is too severe for Invisalign to treat.

4. What is your age? Invisalign clear braces are braces for adults as well as older teenagers whereas they are not recommended for children and younger teenagers. This is due primarily to the fact that their teeth are still developing and growing. We have found that the patients who have gotten their Invisalign clear braces here at Stony Brook Family Dentistry enjoy them because they are virtually transparent.

It goes without saying that Invisalign clear braces provide individuals with an innovative alternative to wearing traditional braces in order to correct their smiles. We would like to show you the advantages of this teeth straightening system and help you determine whether or not you are a good candidate. Please contact Stony Brook Family Dentistry today and speak with one of our professional staff members.