1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD, SUITE 1001 ALA MOANA BUILDING HONOLULU HI, 96814
(808) 947-8900


1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD, SUITE 1001 ALA MOANA BUILDING HONOLULU HI, 96814
(808) 947-8900


Do you want straighter teeth? Want to avoid traditional braces? Well, Dr. Ken Yasuhara understands how you feel, which is why he offers Invisalign at his Honolulu, HI, office.

More About Invisalign

Invisalign is composed of custom-made clear aligners that are made to fit your upper and lower teeth. The aligners function the same way traditional braces work, by applying pressure on each tooth so that it moves into its proper position. Your Honolulu dentists create your custom aligners using a specialized computer software.

There are several benefits to Invisalign.

Here are a few:

  • Oral Hygiene: Because Invisalign is a removable appliance, you will be able to clean your teeth more thoroughly than if you have traditional metal braces. Make sure to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once.
     
  • Dietary Limitations: Traditional braces prevent you from eating your favorite foods, like taffy apples or corn, but that's not an issue with Invisalign. You can eat whatever you want because the aligners you wear are removable.
     
  • Comfortable: Invisalign aligners are thin, flexible aligners that don't irritate the soft tissue in your mouth, unlike metal braces.
     
  • Discreet: Traditional metal braces can be distracting, especially if you're a teenager or an adult. Invisalign is transparent, so no one will notice if you have braces.

Invisalign's clear plastic aligners are flexible and great for if you need to straighten your teeth and don't want anyone to know you're wearing braces, unlike traditional metal braces. You do, however, need to keep them on for a minimum of 20 to 22 hours a day.

You can take them off if you want to eat, brush your teeth or floss. Some people like to take their clear aligners off for special events, like weddings and birthdays.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with your Honolulu, HI, dentist Dr. Ken Yasuhara, then call his office at (859) 268-4423 today!