It is never too late to enjoy a straighter smile. As an adult, you may not have the time for extra brushing and flossing and do not want to stop enjoying your favorite foods. And you may also want to avoid the “look” of metal braces. At Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale, our dentists, Dr. Kashyap Patel and Dr. Priya Patel, and our team are providers for Invisalign® clear aligners in Silver Spring, Maryland. Call our office at 301-445-5821 to get started on your new smile.
Invisalign® clear aligners are specially crafted to align your smile in comfort. Instead of using traditional braces, which can often appear bulky, a clear aligner features a more subtle design consisting of a smooth, clear plastic. These aligners can be customized to fit snugly over your teeth to effectively guide them into their proper positions. If your teeth are currently crowded, gapped, crooked or creating complications due to an incorrect bite alignment, Invisalign clear aligners may be the right choice for you.
During your first visit, our dentists and team will examine your smile and discuss with you the options for treatment. If you prefer a subtle and more discreet approach to aligning your teeth, clear aligners may be the most beneficial treatment for your needs. These aligners are convenient to use and can be easily removed during times when you are eating, brushing your teeth or flossing. As you continue to wear these clear aligners, you will switch between sets of aligners every two weeks so your teeth can gradually be guided into the correct positions. During your regular visits with our dentist Silver Spring, we can examine the progress of your teeth to ensure your smile transformation goes as smoothly as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners to gently shift your teeth into the desired position without traditional metal braces. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks before progressing to the next set, guiding your smile gradually.
For the best results, Invisalign aligners should be worn for 20–22 hours per day, removing them only for eating, drinking (anything other than water), brushing, and flossing.
Most patients find Invisalign more comfortable than traditional braces because the smooth, clear plastic reduces irritation. Because the aligners are removable, you can continue eating your favorite foods and maintain your regular oral hygiene routine.
Invisalign is effective for many common alignment issues like crowding, gaps, and mild to moderate bite irregularities. During your consultation, our dentists will evaluate your teeth and recommend the best treatment option for your smile.
Your treatment begins with a consultation and digital scans of your teeth. Aligners are then custom-fabricated and worn daily, with regular aligner changes and occasional dental visits to check progress until your new smile is complete.