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When your teeth are out of alignment, it affects everything from the way you eat to the way you smile. The traditional solution has been 
braces (metal or ceramic). But if braces are not an option for personal and professional reasons, what can you do to fix your teeth? You can straighten your smile discreetly with the help of Invisalign plastic aligner trays and Dr. Selena Marchan, a family dentist in Jacksonville, FL.
Why Straightening Your Teeth Matters
While most orthodontic problems aren’t considered emergencies, they are at the very least an inconvenience. If you have gaps, food can easily get trapped between your teeth when you’re eating. Crooked teeth can be painful and awkward. Tooth crowding is very noticeable when you smile. Straightening your teeth matters for aesthetics, comfort, and healthy tooth function.
A Discreet Solution
Braces are made up of metal or ceramic brackets that are glued to the teeth. Wires are added that put pressure on the teeth until they adjust to a more ideal position. Braces are more appropriate for preteens who still have developing smiles. If you’re an adult or teen, you have the option to choose a more discreet way of straightening out your smile called Invisalign. Your Jacksonville dentist designs custom plastic trays that you must put over your teeth daily. The trays provide you with the orthodontic benefits of braces, as well as other benefits including minimal discomfort and a shorter treatment period.
Is Invisalign Your Best Option?
Invisalign may be the right solution if you have minor orthodontic issues, such as a gap between your front teeth or teeth that overlap each other because they’re too tightly arranged. If you’re a business professional or someone who has to meet the public often, this discreet treatment may be your best option.
Visit Your Dentist for an Invisalign Consultation
You may be the ideal patient for an Invisalign treatment, but you have to consult with a family dentist to find out your options. Call (904) 221-5678 today for a consultation with Dr. Marchan at her Jacksonville, FL office.
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