{"id":11,"date":"2018-01-01T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2018-01-31T08:01:57","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T08:01:57","slug":"invisalign-in-metairie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/01\/invisalign-in-metairie\/","title":{"rendered":"Crooked Teeth? Go for Invisalign in Metairie!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_12\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rsz_adobestock_98155885-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing invisible orthodontic trays\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rsz_adobestock_98155885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rsz_adobestock_98155885-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rsz_adobestock_98155885.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woman wearing invisible orthodontic trays<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do you find yourself hiding your smile from others because you\u2019re self-conscious about your crooked teeth? Don\u2019t worry &#8211; you\u2019re in good company! After all, the vast majority of people simply weren\u2019t \u201cgenetically blessed\u201d with straight teeth. The good news, however, is that in the last 20 years, advances in dentistry mean that you no longer have only one option for fixing a crooked smile. If you\u2019ve been thinking about braces but aren\u2019t thrilled about the drawbacks involved in traditional orthodontic treatment, a local dentist discusses why Invisalign in Metairie might just be the solution you\u2019ve been looking for!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Is Invisalign the Better Choice?<\/h2>\n<p>For teenagers and adults alike, Invisalign is a superior choice for multiple reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First and foremost, it\u2019s a relief to have an invisible option to straighten your teeth that won\u2019t impact your appearance whatsoever. You won\u2019t have to worry about having braces for pictures, job interviews or first dates!<\/li>\n<li>From a health standpoint, you can do a much better job of keeping your teeth and gums healthy than you can in braces. People who wear brackets are susceptible to cavities and gum problems because they weren\u2019t able to effectively clean around them.<\/li>\n<li>Also, Invisalign is an incredibly comfortable way to correct your smile. You won\u2019t have sharp metal wires and rough brackets rubbing against your cheeks and gums, which can really make everyday life much easier during treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Does Invisalign Work?<\/h2>\n<p>While traditional braces rely on metal brackets and wires that are cemented onto the teeth, Invisalign works by using a series of clear trays called aligners. They&#8217;re similar to a night guard or athletic guard but are thinner and more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist will take impressions of your upper and lower teeth and you\u2019ll return soon after to get your first set of aligners. Typically you\u2019ll wear each set for 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>During this time, the aligners will shift your teeth by just a small amount. Then you\u2019ll wear a new set of aligners, and the process will repeat itself until your teeth are in their final position and your teeth have been straightened.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re in treatment, it\u2019s absolutely crucial that you wear your trays at all times, except when brushing and flossing or at mealtimes. If you find yourself taking them out at other times throughout the day, your treatment may take longer than anticipated.<\/p>\n<p>In general, Invisalign is an excellent alternative to braces for many people. A great first step is to schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/invisalign.html\">consultation<\/a> with a dentist in Metairie where you can have a professional evaluate your teeth and answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p>With all of the benefits that go along with this treatment, it\u2019s clear (no pun intended) that Invisalign is a superior choice!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>A Louisiana native and graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry, Dr. Nelson is passionate about both general and cosmetic dentistry. He has pursued extensive continuing education at the Spear Institute to hone his skills even further, and particularly loves helping his patients achieve the smile they\u2019ve always wanted without the hassle of traditional braces. He can be contacted with questions through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (504) 887-3311.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you find yourself hiding your smile from others because you\u2019re self-conscious about your crooked teeth? Don\u2019t worry &#8211; you\u2019re in good company! After all, the vast majority of people simply weren\u2019t \u201cgenetically blessed\u201d with straight teeth. The good news, however, is that in the last 20 years, advances in dentistry mean that you no [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Crooked Teeth? 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