{"id":48,"date":"2017-09-28T21:23:15","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T21:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:37:40","slug":"invisalign-in-glastonbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/invisalign-in-glastonbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of Living With Crooked Teeth? Explore Your Options With Invisalign in Glastonbury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_98155885__1501707435_89241-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman putting in clear plastic tray.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_98155885__1501707435_89241-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_98155885__1501707435_89241-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_98155885__1501707435_89241.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You can\u2019t remember the last time you smiled with confidence. Your teeth overlap, and you don\u2019t like smiling in photos, or pretty much anytime in public. You won\u2019t even consider straightening your teeth with braces since you wore them for two years during middle school. You certainly don\u2019t want to relive that as an adult. If only you hadn\u2019t lost your retainer early on, maybe your teeth wouldn\u2019t have shifted. Have you heard about Invisalign in Glastonbury?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invisalign<\/a> is an excellent option for adults who would like to straighten their teeth with discretion because this system uses clear aligners instead of traditional metal braces. You might wonder how some plastic trays can move your teeth, and it\u2019s because your trays are customized to apply gentle pressure where it\u2019s needed for alignment.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll wear your trays at least 22 hours per day and change them every week. Because they\u2019re designed to fit snug and they\u2019re clear, they\u2019re hardly noticeable and they don\u2019t interfere with talking or any other daily activities.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit is that they\u2019re removable, which means that you can easily take them out for brushing, flossing, and eating. You won\u2019t endure any restrictions to your diet, or changes to your home care routine as you encountered with traditional braces.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Invisalign Right for Me?<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist, or certified Invisalign provider can determine if this treatment is right for your needs during a consultation. They will perform a thorough examination and take x-rays and photos of your teeth. If you move forward with Invisalign treatment, they\u2019ll use 3D technology to plan each step of your treatment and fabricate your trays. You\u2019ll even see what your smile will look like when it\u2019s completed, before you even start treatment!<\/p>\n<p>While Invisalign works well for most patients, it can\u2019t correct complex bite issues. If it turns out that Invisalign is not right for your needs, your dentist can discuss other treatment options that may help you meet your goals for your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to learn more about what\u2019s possible for your smile? Contact your dentist in Glastonbury today!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Carroll is a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/our-services.html\">Invisalign provider<\/a>, and he can help you reclaim your smile with this innovative system. Treating patients in Glastonbury, CT, for more than two decades, he continues to be a trustworthy dentist in the area. If you\u2019d like to contact our office, he can be reached through our website or by calling 860-633-2031.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can\u2019t remember the last time you smiled with confidence. Your teeth overlap, and you don\u2019t like smiling in photos, or pretty much anytime in public. You won\u2019t even consider straightening your teeth with braces since you wore them for two years during middle school. You certainly don\u2019t want to relive that as an adult. 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