Invisalign and your oral health, from Dr. Stein

When considering treatment options in Palm Harbor and New Port Richey, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Braces by Stein than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, please give us a call for a free Orthodontic consultation. In fact, if you begin treatment by Dec. 31, we will reduce your treatment by $300.

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Invisalign® Tips, from Dr. Jeffrey Stein

We've blogged about the advantage of Invisalign treatment at Braces by Stein in the past. Today, we thought we'd share a few Invisalign tips with you. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Stein wants you to ask yourself three questions.

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits, Dr. Stein says. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Braces by Stein, please don't hesitate to give us a call!