Are There Health Benefits to Straightening Your Smile with Invisalign?

Dr. Russo will schedule a consultation to evaluate your oral health and assess the problems to be addressed. This helps us determine if Invisalign is a good option for the goals you want to achieve. If so, Dr. Russo will plan your treatment and have aligners customized for your procedure. Wearing the aligners as instructed for 20 to 22 hours daily will improve your smile over the coming months. Like braces, the aligners slowly shift your crooked teeth into a straight, healthy position. Every few weeks, you’ll switch to new aligners designed to bring your smile closer to the goals set for your treatment.  

Adults will appreciate the anonymity of using clear aligners to straighten their teeth, as it won’t impact their appearance. Removable aligners fit well into daily living, as you can continue to eat and care for your teeth as normal. Comfort is another reason to choose Invisalign. The aligners contain no metal parts to irritate your mouth. 

Additionally, you can expect health benefits from Invisalign teeth-straightening treatment. These include improved chewing, better digestion, and more nutritional value from your food. By correcting your bite, Invisalign can take pressure off of your jaw muscles and joints to eliminate jaw pain, headaches, and other symptoms of TMJ. Straightening your smile will make your teeth stronger and healthier in the future, leading to better oral and general health.

There’s no set timeframe for completion, as everyone has distinct orthodontic needs. On average, most people wear the aligners for 12 months. 

Dr. Russo will leave you with a retainer to wear at night to keep your beautiful smile in alignment long-term. 

You can contact Dr. John Russo at our Orlando, FL, dental clinic to schedule a consultation for Invisalign treatment. We can be reached at (407) 470-1224.