Invisalign is designed to straighten crooked teeth and align them to perfect one's smile. For many, these clear tooth aligners are an attractive alternative to a mouthful of braces and wires and are commonly referred to as "invisible braces". If you live in or near Laurel, Maryland, Dr. Daniel Melnick of Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry is a valuable resource for helping you start down the path to straight teeth and an eye-catching smile.

How Invisalign Works

This plastic orthodontic device is less than a millimeter thick and covers your teeth completely. Over the course of time, it shifts them into the ideal position. The appliance is removable and you take it out when eating and drinking liquids that could stain, like coffee. Each clear plastic aligner is custom-made after your dentist makes an impression of your teeth and photographs them. As treatment progresses and teeth move closer to the desired position, patients are given a new aligner more fitting to the progress. Eventually, the teeth will end up where they need to be. The average time for an adult is less than a year.

Keep in mind that Invisalign can't help everybody and traditional orthodontics may be the better option. That's why, before any plan of action is undertaken, Dr. Melnick and his team offer free consultations to everyone so patient needs can be assessed. If you need more orthodontic work than Invisalign can provide we can refer you to a highly qualified orthodontist. Please contact them today and schedule your consultation.