Invisalign In Hamden, CT

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the most popular way to straighten your teeth without braces. Instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made plastic trays called aligners. These trays are designed using advanced 3D computer software that maps out exactly how your teeth need to move.

At Connect Family Dental, Dr. Kunal Patel is a certified Invisalign provider who welcomes patients of all ages to straighten their teeth with these nearly invisible aligner trays. The aligners are made from medical-grade plastic that fits snugly over your teeth. You can even remove the trays for short periods to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

You can enjoy your favorite foods with Invisalign. There is no intrusion of brackets and wires. The smooth surfaces of the plastic provide your cheeks and tongue a comfort level unlike any other form of orthodontics. Invisalign has helped millions of people around the world straighten their teeth, and the technology continues to improve with each passing year.

How Does Invisalign Work?

The process is straightforward. First, your dentist takes a digital scan of your teeth using state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology. No messy molds or impressions are needed. Based on this scan, a series of custom aligners are created specifically for your mouth.

Each set of aligners is designed to apply gentle pressure on specific teeth, moving them little by little into their correct positions. You wear each set for about one to two weeks, then switch to the next set in the series. Over time, your teeth gradually shift into the position your dentist planned out from the very beginning.

For the best and fastest results, you must be willing to wear the aligners as much as possible, even approaching 24 hours a day. The only times you should take them out are when you are eating, drinking anything besides water, brushing, or flossing.