{"id":59,"date":"2017-07-08T19:56:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-08T19:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2017-08-10T16:17:20","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T16:17:20","slug":"invisalign-clear-path-straighter-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/invisalign-clear-path-straighter-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign: Your Clear Path to a Straighter Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GetYou spend a few extra moments in the mirror one morning, and after looking at your crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth, you\u2019ve decided enough is enough. You\u2019re finally ready to get them straightened<\/strong>. Of course, you then run into the same problem you encounter whenever you feel this way: you\u2019re already self-conscious about your teeth, and the absolute last thing you want to do is bring more <\/em>attention to them by getting noticeable metal braces. However, thanks to Invisalign, you can now get the straighter smile you\u2019ve always wanted without<\/em> a mouthful of metal. With Invisalign, you\u2019ll get the best when it comes to appearance, comfort, and efficiency with just one treatment.<\/p>\n

What is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n

Invisalign<\/a> is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that completely does away with the traditional wire and bracket system. Rather, it utilizes a series of custom-designed clear plastic aligner trays to gradually straighten the teeth. You\u2019ll simply need to wear a set of trays (one for each row of teeth) for about 20-22 hours a day, and after about two weeks of this, you\u2019ll move onto the next set. Each one will bring you closer to that perfectly straight smile, and after you\u2019ve worn them all, you\u2019ll be finished!<\/p>\n

Invisalign vs. Metal Braces<\/h2>\n

While Invisalign might sound great, how does it actually stack up against metal braces? Quite well<\/em>, actually:<\/p>\n