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Removable
Many patients appreciate that they can take Invisalign aligners out to eat, brush and floss, or for social situations.
Clear Appearance
Thanks to the fact that they are next-to-invisible, both teens and adults can avoid the discomfort and self-consciousness of traditional braces.
Smooth Design
Patients who are concerned about pain may prefer Invisalign as their smooth design provides enhanced comfort compared to bulky metal braces.
Invisalign can treat a broad range of orthodontic conditions, including crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbite, crossbite, and underbite.
Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are only suitable for children who already have all of their permanent teeth. For most teenagers, this happens by age 13. With a thorough examination, we can determine whether Invisalign Teen is the right treatment option for each of our patients.
Clear orthodontic aligners have been growing in popularity for many years. One of the most recognizable brands is Invisalign®. Invisalign is a form of orthodontics that uses clear tray aligners to straighten the teeth instead of the traditional mouthful of metal wires and brackets. The aligners are constructed of a solid piece of plastic strong enough, a patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack®, to shift the teeth and move them into the correct position. Every one or two weeks, the patient receives a new tray with an updated aligner. Each tray will feel slightly different as it shifts and moves the teeth.
The idea of using removable aligners to adjust the teeth is not a new concept. The idea was first introduced in the 1940s. Additional improvements were made through the decades, though the technology did not improve until the 1990s. The creators of Invisalign developed their mass-market system in 1999.
If you are a candidate, Invisalign provides an almost invisible way to straighten your teeth. Invisalign is available at 75th Ave Dental Studio in Glendale and the surrounding area.
In most cases, adults and teens are the best candidates since they have fully or mostly developed bones and teeth. Invisalign works more effectively for patients with less severe crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. People with severely misaligned teeth, bites, or significant gaps may benefit from a different means of correction.
1. Initial Visit
The first step to getting Invisalign is by scheduling a consultation with our dentist. Our staff will look at overall oral health and take impressions of the mouth, digital scans, and X-rays. Next, that impression and dental exams are sent to Invisalign and used to make aligners unique to the patient’s mouth for a custom fit.
2. Invisalign Placement
Once the aligners have been made, our staff will make sure they fit well, answer any questions, and go over the treatment plan. Patients will be expected to wear the aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day to get results. Regular checkups with our team will make sure treatment stays on track. Our staff will determine how often new aligners are needed.
3. After Treatment
After the desired results have been achieved, the patient may be expected to wear a retainer to maintain those results. This will prevent teeth from gradually shifting back to their initial position. Our doctor will provide specific instructions on how often a retainer will need to be worn.
