Remember
the old Hairclub for Men commercial? Sy
Sperling, who in 1976 founded Hair Club for Men, would end his pitches by
saying, “I’m not only the Hair Club president, but I’m also a client.”
Thankfully, I am not a client of this hairclub (although my 2
year old son has me pulling my hair out at times and I am noticing some
gray).
But, I do like to borrow Sy’s line and say, “I am not only an
Invisalign Preferred Provider. I am also a client.” I wanted to
straighten up my smile and now I am 8 weeks into treatment. The progress
is great and I don’t even notice that I have the treatment trays in.
Why do I love offering Invisalign?
Invisalign is a amazing technology that allows us to move
teeth without brackets and wires. Invisalign utilizes plastic trays
called Aligners. The Aligners are worn for 2 weeks at a time and most
treatment is completed within a year. They are clear, comfortable, and
removable. You take them out when you eat, brush, and floss.
Most people don’t realize that teeth that are in poor
alignment (crowded, spaced, etc.) are much more likely to chip, break, get
cavities, wear prematurely, and develop periodontal disease. Bottom line:
Straighter teeth are healthier teeth.
Veneers and crowns are nice. But I like to avoid
creating a porcelain smile when I can. Obviously, straight teeth provide
for a more beautiful smile. Invisalign corrects (instead of masking it
with porcelain) the problem and we don’t have to remove any of the precious
enamel from your teeth. To me, there’s nothing more beautiful than a
natural teeth that are straight and white.
Although, it’s difficult to see (because, of course, the
Aligners are clear) . . . I’m wearing Invisalign with pride. Our
hygienist, Ashley, is currently undergoing Invisalign treatment too. If
you are curious if you are a good candidate for Invisalign ask about it at your
next dental cleaning or give us a call for a no-fee consultation.
