For many years, the only option of straightening your teeth was wearing tight, uncomfortable wire and bracket braces. These made eating difficult and often would cause the gums to be sore and tender. It was not uncommon to even have cuts on the gums due to wearing metal braces. Fortunately, this is no longer the only option in achieving a beautiful smile. If your teeth only require minor straightening, you may be a very good candidate for wearing clear plastic invisible braces in Richmond, VA. These braces can be removed when you are eating or brushing your teeth, and those who wear them have had very successful results with their teeth straightening.
The invisible braces in Richmond VA can be worn by both adults and teenagers. They are not even noticeable when being worn. They are made of a clear, high quality plastic that fits snugly against your teeth. After being worn for several months, the teeth will become straighter and more correctly aligned. Other than when eating or brushing the teeth, these braces must be worn at all times. However, they are much more comfortable than traditional metal braces. They are even comfortable to wear while sleeping and feel much like wearing a retainer.
Over time, these braces may need to be adjusted. As the teeth become more aligned, a new set of clear plastic braces will need to be fitted to your teeth to ensure that they still fit directly against the surface of the teeth. This helps the teeth to continue to become even straighter as the retainer-like braces are adjusted. The longer the braces are worn, the straighter the teeth will become.
Once your teeth are straightened to the desired position, you will no longer need to wear the clear plastic braces. For most patients, these braces are worn from one to one and a half years. However, if you only have a slight misalignment of your teeth, you may be able to wear them for only a few months. While you are wearing these invisible braces, your teeth are becoming straighter without the hassle of having a mouth full of metal. When you have achieved the perfect smile you have always dreamed of having, you will be ready to share it with the world.
