Grant Park Invisalign® dentist Dr. Abbey Lee offers multiple orthodontic options for adults who want to correct their crooked smiles. Colorful traditional braces are often fun for children, however adults opt for a more cosmetically appealing alternative. Six Month Smiles® can effectively enhance the appearance of your smile in a short period of time, but they’re permanently affixed to your teeth for the entire duration of the treatment. Invisalign® aligners are clear, discreet, and removable, which makes them the ideal orthodontic procedure for adult patients.

Call 404-328-7177 to schedule your appointment in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Lee today to discuss which orthodontic treatment is best suited for your unique smile needs.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® aligners are created from clear, comfortable, BPA-free plastic and sit snuggly over your teeth. Adults enjoy this inconspicuous orthodontic treatment because the aligners can be easily removed for mealtime and special events. Dr. Lee recommends that you wear the clear braces for 20-22 hours a day, in order to receive the most beneficial results.

Invisalign® treatment typically lasts 9-15 months, a much shorter time period than traditional braces. However, the length of your treatment significantly relies on the position of your teeth, the complexity of desired alignment, and how disciplined you are at wearing the aligners.

At your initial visit, Dr. Lee will provide you with multiple sets of clear aligners. She will instruct you to switch the aligners every two weeks, which indicates advancement in your treatment plan. You can expect to visit Dr. Lee every six weeks to assess progress.

Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces

Traditional braces can be worn for multiple years, depending on the position of misaligned teeth. During this treatment, a bracket is permanently affixed to the front of each tooth and all of the brackets are connected together with a single metal wire. Every four weeks, you will need to visit Dr. Lee so that she can tighten the wire and assess the slow shifting that has occurred in the allotted time.

Adult patients often decide against traditional orthodontics because they’re unattractive and highly noticeable. Invisalign® aligners are virtually invisible and provide a more aesthetically pleasing treatment. Some dentists feel that traditional braces are the only option for severely crooked smiles, however a consultation with Grant Park Invisalign® dentist Dr. Lee is the best way to determine which orthodontic solution fits your unique needs.

Invisalign® vs. Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles® attract adult orthodontic patients with their clear brackets and short treatment time. This procedure claims to correct misalignment in just six to nine months. Much like traditional braces, a clear bracket is attached to each tooth and connected with a tooth-colored wire. Although this orthodontic option is more discreet than metal braces, it isn’t as conspicuous as Invisalign®.

Patients who decide to receive Six Month Smiles® often experience faster results. Some patients enjoy the speedy, noticeable results, however it means you may experience more discomfort due to the rapid shifting.

This treatment is more affordable than Invisalign®, however, it isn’t as discreet. Although brackets are wires are less noticeable than traditional metal braces, they are not removable as with Invisalign® trays, therefore limiting the foods you can consume. You’ll wear the braces for the entire treatment period and have them professionally removed by Dr. Lee at the end of the procedure.

Invisalign® aligners are the ideal orthodontic choice for adults patients who want a discreet, timely treatment. Call 404-328-7177 to schedule your appointment today in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Lee to determine if Invisalign® is right for you.