Invisalign® Clear Aligners Washington, DC
A Clear Solution for Achieving Your Orthodontic Goals
Invisalign has quickly risen to become one of the most popular orthodontic solutions around, and many patients prefer it over metal braces due to its convenience and discretion. If you want to straighten your teeth or correct your bite with Invisalign clear aligners, Dr. Kham and our Washington DC Dentistry team are ready to help. We’re also excited to offer Invisalign consultations with complimentary iTero digital scanning—just contact our Washington, DC dental office to learn more or get started!
Why Choose Washington DC Dentistry for Invisalign® Clear Aligners?
- Dedicated Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience
- Complimentary iTero Digital Scanner
- Faster Treatment Timeline Than Metal Braces
How Invisalign® Works
Invisalign does the exact same job as traditional braces, but works slightly differently since clear aligners are used instead of metal brackets and wires. The aligners are worn around 20 – 22 hours each day and gradually, gently shift the teeth into their correct positions over the course of several months. Patients typically advance to new sets of trays every one to two weeks to keep up with their teeth’s progress.
Who Can Invisalign Help?
There was once a time when overcrowding, overbites, and other common orthodontic problems could only be addressed with traditional braces. That’s no longer the case! Now, we can use clear, custom-made aligners to correct mild to moderate cases of:
Crowded Teeth
If there isn’t enough space in your mouth for your teeth to sit in their ideal places, they will crowd together. This can lead to several issues, including an increased risk of tooth decay, which is why we recommend exploring your treatment options. If we determine during your consultation that you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, then we will be able to straighten your teeth with clear, barely noticeable aligners!
Gaps Between Teeth
Some patients are struggling with the opposite problem: noticeable gaps between their teeth. This can actually lead to the same problems, like low self-esteem and poor oral health, so we advise against taking the “wait and see” approach. Instead, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our Invisalign Gold provider, Dr. Kham, so he can complete a comprehensive oral exam and determine if clear aligner treatment is right for you.
Overbite
In addition to fixing overcrowding and spacing issues, can Invisalign fix overbites? The short answer is “yes.” So, if your upper teeth protrude significantly beyond your lower ones, you may not need metal brackets and wires! Once we have assessed the severity of your case, we can determine if clear aligners are an option and, if they are, begin working on your custom treatment plan.
Underbite
When you bite down, do your lower teeth sit in front of your upper ones? If so, you likely have an underbite, which is a bite problem that can negatively impact everything from your chewing patterns to your ability to enunciate clearly. There is good news, though: many patients with mild to moderate cases are candidates for Invisalign.
Crossbite
If only a few of your upper teeth sit behind your lower ones when you bite down, then you may have a crossbite. If we determine that’s the case during your exam, then we will discuss your treatment options. If we can achieve the desired results with Invisalign, then we will get to work creating your custom treatment plan as well as a custom series of clear aligners.
Open Bite
As you probably guessed, an open bite is when there is an opening between the upper and lower teeth when a patient bites down all the way. Since this can lead to premature wear and tear, it’s crucial that we address it sooner rather than later. Luckily, many patients who are struggling with this orthodontic problem are candidates for Invisalign, which is clear, convenient, and comfortable.
The Benefits of Invisalign®
As you might expect, many patients love the idea of Invisalign since it means they don’t have to deal with the hassle or inconveniences of metal braces. Some of the many benefits that these clear aligners have to offer include:
- Since the aligners are removable, there aren’t any dietary restrictions or off-limit foods.
- The aligners are very easy to care for and don’t make oral hygiene more complicated.
- Thanks to their clear plastic materials, the aligners are virtually undetectable while being worn.
- Invisalign can actually address a wide variety of orthodontic issues, including crooked teeth, gaps, bite problems, and more.