The smile is the first thing that most people notice. Research shows that, of the various aspects of the smile, straightness of the teeth is the primary characteristic that catches the eye. When your teeth are in proper alignment, you are more likely to feel confident about your appearance. At the same time, a straight smile also leads to better oral health. Dr. Lipovetskiy offers patients from Brookline and surrounding areas like Boston multiple options for creating a straighter, healthier smile.
Invisalign
Invisalign is an orthodontic system that has been designed to address the complaints most people have had about braces. In fact, Invisalign does not involve braces at all; it uses an aligner system through which the smile can be beautifully corrected. At one time, Invisalign was considered more of a cosmetic teeth-straightening treatment. Today, however, we can help patients correct overcrowding and spacing issues as well as mild to moderate bite problems such as underbite, crossbite, and overbite.
There are several reasons teens and adults find Invisalign appealing. The absence of brackets and wires creates an entirely different experience without decreasing results. As teeth are gently moved into alignment with consistent pressure from clear plastic aligners, the smile remains natural in its appearance. The BPA-free plastic is so clear that most people cannot even see the aligners. An additional benefit of the aligner method is that no foods must be given up. Aligners are removed before meals and reinserted after teeth have been brushed or rinsed. It's that simple.
Simple and straightforward, Invisalign is developed with innovative, sophisticated technology to give you incredible results.
FastBraces®
The cause of misalignment and crooked teeth is usually found in the root. Teeth may simply erupt in some type of an awkward position. Alignment is achieved when each tooth is upright. If the root is crooked, the tooth will not be in the right position. FastBraces® Technology targets the root from the onset of treatment.
FastBraces® is designed with a special wire made of elastic nickel-titanium. The flexibility of the wire allows us to place the right amount of torque onto the root to encourage it into an upright position. A key difference between FastBraces® and conventional braces is the shape of brackets. In the conventional model, brackets are square. FastBraces® has triangular brackets, which double the amount of space between each. This increased space, combined with the flexible wire, leads to faster results. Many patients achieve their desired result in just a few months.
Not every case of misalignment fits within these two treatment options, but we have found Invisalign and FastBraces® suitable for many people. Contact our office in Brookline today to discover your best option for orthodontic care.