10/9/2019 0 Comments Invisalign OptionsHere at our office, our staff receives many requests for information about Invisalign treatments. It is easily one of our most popular treatments. Invisalign has given orthodontic patients reasons to smile for over two decades. Align Technology, makers of Invisalign, continue to improve and evolve their product making it possible for more patients than ever to use this cutting-edge treatment.
Our Invisalign dentist in San Francisco, has a longstanding relationship with the makers of Invisalign. When Align Technology first offered Invisalign, our dentist was one of the first San Francisco dentists to become a certified Invisalign provider in 1998. Additionally, our dentist holds a Preferred Premier Provider status with Invisalign. Our dentist also serves on Align Technology’s Innovation and Leadership Panel. This group assists Align Technology with new ideas and feedback and expertise related to developing products. Patients who visit our office for Invisalign are in good hands as our dentist passes his knowledge and skills on to every associate dentist in our office. When Invisalign was new on the market, there were numerous restrictions regarding the conditions of the patient who hoped to receive Invisalign treatments. For example, teenagers could not use Invisalign because, at that time, there were no provisions for growing jaws and erupting molars. Additionally, Invisalign was not useful for our patients who needed very little adjusting, as the number of aligner trays was more than necessary. In the past 20 years, Invisalign’s makers at Align Technology expanded the usefulness of the clear plastic alignment trays. Invisalign now has options for teens (Invisalign Teen) and Invisalign Express for patients who need minor adjusting. If you would like to learn more about the ways Invisalign can improve your smile, please feel free to contact our office. Our staff can give you information or set up an appointment for a no-obligation consultation with our dentist or one of our associate dentists.
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2/13/2019 0 Comments How Well Does Invisalign Work?Our dental office receives more requests for information about Invisalign that nearly any other treatment we offer to our patients. Even though the Invisalign alignment system is by no means new, many patients have little or no information regarding this popular treatment.
A question our Van Nuys cosmetic dentist hears quite often is regarding how well Invisalign works. Our dentists stand behind Invisalign, with good reason. The alignment system featuring clear retainer-like aligner trays has over 20 years of experience. During that time, Invisalign is responsible for more than five-million happy customers with beautiful smiles. The company, Align Technologies, is highly responsive to the patients’ needs and wants. Throughout their two decades of orthodontic work, Invisalign continually sought improvement for their product. When teenagers expressed disappointment in the fact that Invisalign was not an appropriate orthodontic option for people with growing jaws and erupting molars, Align Technology created Invisalign Teen. This is a modified version of regular Invisalign. The alignment trays can expand to accommodate growing jaws and more teeth. Align Technology also revised its system to help patients who have slight misalignments. Invisalign Express works just like the traditional system. The biggest difference between Express and traditional Invisalign is there are fewer aligners used, and the process takes about half as long as the traditional Invisalign system. Our Invisalign dentist in Van Nuys is consistently pleased with the results our patients get by using Invisalign. The aligner trays are very effective at realigning teeth. The see-through trays gently guide teeth into the optimal position. Patients love Invisalign because it is discrete. The aligners are nearly impossible to notice when they are on teeth. The fact that they are removable makes patients happy as well. This means that foods normally off-limits to those undergoing orthodontic care are ok to enjoy. If you think the Invisalign system may be right for you, please contact our office and make an appointment for a no-obligation consultation. You will have time to ask questions and learn about what Invisalign can do for you. 12/10/2018 0 Comments Benefits of Invisalign ExpressOur Invisalign dentist in San Francisco has extensive training and experience working with the alignment system. Recent developments with Invisalign make it possible for many patients who once were not able to use the alignment system to share in its many benefits. One such advancement is the Invisalign Express system.
While the majority of our patients enjoy great success with the traditional Invisalign system, the express option allows patients with slight misalignments to take part in faster a version of the treatment giving them great results in about half the time a full Invisalign treatment takes. Patients using the Invisalign Express treatment will discover that it works just like the traditional treatment. The aligners gradually guide teeth into the best position possible. Patients must wear the custom-made clear alignment trays for 20-22 hours each day and remove the aligners if eating or drinking. Additionally, express patients must follow the same strict dental hygiene directions as regular Invisalign users follow. Our dentist will check patient progress at regular intervals and give express patients new aligners as needed. The most notable benefit of Invisalign Express is the fact that express patients spend much less time wearing the aligners. The average amount of time a patient with regular Invisalign wears their aligners is between 12-18 months. While this is not a grievously long span of time, our patients agree that spending approximately six months wearing Invisalign alignment trays is an option our patients choose whenever possible. A second benefit of the express alignment system is that it works very well when patients use it as a retainer to help maintain older orthodontic work. Invisalign Express is often the best course of orthodontic treatment for a patient with mild alignment problems. If you are interested in finding out if the express treatment is the best option for you, please reach out to our office. A simple and painless examination will reveal if Invisalign Express is the right way to meet your orthodontic needs. 9/25/2018 0 Comments How Invisalign Corrects TeethPatients who visit our dental office are often interested in ways to correct their misaligned smiles. We frequently receive questions about the Invisalign system, how it can adjust their teeth, and what is involved in getting the alignment trays.
For nearly two decades, Invisalign has provided a way for patients to achieve beautiful straight teeth while avoiding traditional metal braces and the years of brackets, wires. Painful adjustments and eating restrictions. If you decide you would like Invisalign, our orthodontist examines you and makes a detailed impression of your teeth. This information goes to an Invisalign lab where a technician fashions a series of transparent plastic alignment trays. Most patients receive 20 to 25 aligners, but the number varies according to your specific needs. The clear trays are thin, fit securely over your teeth, and are so lightweight most patients hardly notice them. Invisalign transforms your smile over time as the alignment trays guide your teeth to the preferred position in your mouth. This is a gradual process, yet most of the patients our Invisalign dentist in Huntington Beach treats complete their treatment in 18 months or less. Because Invisalign has no wires to adjust, you must change alignment trays approximately every two weeks. The aligners will move your teeth a little at a time. Each new Invisalign tray brings you closer to your ideal smile. Throughout your Invisalign treatment, you need to wear the alignment trays between 20-22 hours each day in order to get optimal results. Remember to take out your aligners whenever you eat or drink anything; although you may wear the alignment trays if you drink clear water. It is necessary to clean the trays and brush your teeth before reinserting the aligners. Throughout the course of treatment, you will make periodic visits to our office so our dentist can check your progress. Our patients tell us that because the aligners are clear, they do not feel self-conscious when wearing them. To learn more about the Invisalign system and what it can do for your smile, contact our office to schedule a no-obligation consultation. 5/8/2018 0 Comments What Can Invisalign Do?The Invisalign treatment system provides our patients with an alternative to traditional metal braces. With more than 20 years of experience creating over five-million beautiful and straight smiles, the Invisalign system is the gold standard of alignment tray orthodontic treatments.
Patients often ask our Huntington Beach dentist to explain what Invisalign therapy can do for their teeth. The most significant results of Invisalign include: • Properly aligned teeth- Correcting misalignments is the primary reason people seek orthodontic care. The Invisalign system is successful in treating malocclusions which are mild or moderate. Our Invisalign dentist in Huntington Beach will carefully assess your misalignment before proceeding with Invisalign therapy. Patients with spaces between their teeth that are greater than ¼ inch per arch will not benefit from Invisalign. Additionally, patients with extreme tooth rotation (more than 20 degrees) or severe incline (more than 45 degrees) are not eligible for Invisalign. • Correct bite problems without surgery- While Invisalign is not made to replace necessary dental surgical treatments, it is helpful to our patients who have overbites or underbites caused by tooth problems. Some bite problems, such as an open bite need more detailed intervention to correct the issue. • Improve speech impediment- Some speech difficulties are caused by misaligned teeth which interfere with the tongue moving as freely as necessary for proper speech. Using the Invisalign system to realign teeth often helps eliminate this type of problem. • Solve eating problems- We see many patients with bite problems who struggle to eat food that enjoy because over time the overbite or under bite progressed to the point of making eating favorite foods a painful chore. When Invisalign corrects these problems, our patients are free to enjoy food which may have been off limits before Invisalign. • Enhanced self-esteem- Many of our Invisalign patients are acutely aware of their less than perfect teeth. In some cases, fear or a sense of self-consciousness about their teeth can hold some people back from things that they would like to be a part of in their daily lives. If you or someone you love is considering Invisalign therapy, but you have questions, do not hesitate to contact our office for helpful information. Your ideal smile is closer than you think. Teenagers are faced with numerous challenges such as the pressures of high school, their peers, sports and their appearance. If your teen has crooked teeth, gapped teeth, misaligned bite, overbite, or underbite, you may consider Invisalign Teen to improve their smile. Our San Francisco dentist specializes in Invisalign and can talk to you and your teen about straightening their teeth.
Our dentist will discuss your needs and evaluate whether this treatment option is right for your teen. They will come up with a custom treatment plan by scanning your teeth and creating a digital map of your smile. Our dentist will map out the exact movements of your teeth and be able to tell you how long the treatment plan will take. The Invisalign treatment plan consists of clear plastic aligners that are custom fit to your teen’s mouth. They can be removed for eating, drinking and brushing their teeth. The best part is, they are completely invisible. They can continue to enjoy the activities and foods they love without pain or discomfort. Teens don’t have to worry about injuries from wires and brackets or trips to the doctor. The clear plastic aligners are easily removable and comfortable in the mouth. The aligners should be worn for most of the day. The only time your teen should remove them is when they brush their teeth, eat or drink. They can easily clean them with warm water or the Invisalign cleaning kit. Your teen should still maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day for at least two minutes along with flossing. This will ensure that your teen’s teeth and gums remain healthy while the clear plastic aligners do their work! The length of treatment will depend on their specific case. The average case takes about one year. The aligners are meant to be switched out every week as your teen’s teeth move and shift into place. You and your teen can continue to track their progress as their smile improves. Talk to our dentist about your teen’s smile. He can assess their teeth and come up with a treatment plan that works for them. No matter what your teen is experiencing with their smile, our experts are here to help. Schedule a consultation with us today. 8/28/2017 0 Comments All About Invisalign ExpressIf your teeth are slightly crooked but you don’t want to wear bulky, metal braces, you might be a candidate for Invisalign Express. Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to correct tooth alignment and bite problems without drawing undue attention to the treatment system. As the name suggests, the Express version of Invisalign allows you to complete treatment more quickly.
Conventional Invisalign usually lasts 12 to 18 months and uses 20 to 30 aligners. Each aligner is worn about two weeks at a time and is used to shift specific teeth into certain positions. With the Express version, you can complete treatment with as few as 10 aligners. This means that you could be done with your entire course of treatment in just 6 months. You might be a candidate for Express treatment if you: Need less than 1.5 mm of expansion per arch Need less than 2 mm of midline correction Have minimal rotation of your front teeth Have minimal crowding or spacing Have minor orthodontic relapse Invisalign trays are easy to put in and take out, so you can continue eating your normal diet and brushing and flossing the way you always have. Call our office today to learn more or to schedule your consultation with our Rocklin orthodontist. 8/9/2017 0 Comments Invisalign PerksInvisalign is a wonderful way to smooth the kinks in your smile without the intrusion of braces. Invisalign uses thermoplastic aligners to gently smooth your crooked or crowded teeth into better versions of themselves.
This program has a few perks. Depending on the severity of your case, you may only need to use the product for a year—as opposed to 18 months or longer for traditional braces. If you’ve had orthodontic work in the past and are using Invisalign’s spinoff, Invisalign Express, to fix your dental relapse, your treatment will take even less time. The pressures exerted by Invisalign work in a push-like way, rounding your teeth into shape in a series of two-week stages. This incrementalism requires you to exchange your aligners for a new set—again every two weeks. Each stage of your treatment builds on the last, ensuing your teeth straighten in a linear, noticeable way. Our expert in Invisalign in Torrance considers the finest perk of Invisalign to be its lack of interference in your daily life—you can eat whatever you want, simply removing your aligners before each meal or snack. And the aligners are translucent enough to fix your teeth in near-invisibility. For more, call our dentist in Torrance. 7/24/2017 0 Comments Invisalign Better for TeethWe’ve all heard at least one horror story about a teen getting hit in the face with the ball during gym. Imagine the pain and discomfort experienced by someone who wears traditional metal braces. Teens have a lot on their plate as it is, so luckily there are new, less obtrusive orthodontic treatments available. Our expert in Invisalign in Los Angeles is dedicated to providing teens and adults with discrete and effective orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign is a tooth straightening system that uses clear aligner trays to shift your teeth into proper placement. Every two weeks, your appliances are traded for new ones, and your teeth continue to shift over time. For teens who play musical instruments or participate in contact sports, standard metal braces can be bulky and irritating. Invisalign provides a perfect, subtle way for teens to straighten their teeth because the trays are easy to care for and can be removed before meals. Unlike traditional braces, which can cause diet restriction and affect overall lifestyle, Invisalign allows patients the same freedom they had before treatment began. Contact our Invisalign dentist to learn more about this orthodontic system, and find out if Invisalign is right for your teen. 7/20/2017 0 Comments The Three Types of InvisalignNobody’s smiles are the same, which means that every orthodontic patient will have different issues to address. One of the great things about Invisalign is that they offer a few different types of treatment in order to accommodate everyone. Here is a look at Invisalign Full, Express, and Teen.
Invisalign Full Most patients are candidates for the full Invisalign process. This typically requires between twenty and thirty aligners over the course of fifteen months. This option is meant for those with multiple mild to moderate flaws, such as crooked teeth and spacing issues. Invisalign Express This shorter form of Invisalign treatment is for those with only a few mild orthodontic problems. Most patients receive ten aligners, and complete the process in about six months. It is appreciated by those who wish to perfect their smile before a big event, such as a wedding or reunion. Invisalign Teen Younger patients get their very own form of treatment. These aligners come with indicator dots that let the patient know if they are being worn enough, as well as expanders to accommodate for growing mouths. Invisalign Teen even offers up to six replacement aligners in case any go missing or become damaged. For more about Invisalign, contact our Invisalign provider in Los Angeles. |
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