What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment that can provide effective teeth straightening without the shortcomings of traditional wire braces. Invisalign treatment involves the progressive use of clear aligners to shift the teeth with predictable tooth movements. These clear aligners are virtually invisible, providing a more cosmetic approach to treatment. At the same time, it allows the aligners to be removed for easier cleaning and eating. This advanced clear aligner system is a new generation of orthodontic treatment available at Dublin Corners Dental.
What are the Benefits of Invisalign Clear Retainers?
Invisalign clear retainers offer many benefits, including:
- Easy removal for eating or brushing
- No visible impact on your smile, as with wire braces
- More predictable tooth movements using advanced extrapolative technology
- Shorter treatment time than traditional braces
- Custom-made aligners reduce pain and discomfort
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Traditional braces have been the orthodontic treatment of choice for many decades but can be uncomfortable both physically and socially. Invisalign aligners offer a wholly new approach to treatment. Whereas braces must be tightened regularly, the Invisalign treatment process is simplified by simply switching to the next aligner in the series. No brackets are involved, and the risk of periodontitis is reduced by allowing for more effective cleaning. Finally, the Invisalign system allows for a completely custom treatment plan that can often result in faster treatment than wire braces.
The Invisalign Process
The Invisalign clear aligners process takes place over several steps:
- Initial Consultation: You meet with our team for a consultation where you discuss your goals for treatment and concerns about your oral health. We examine your teeth to check for any concerns, such as periodontitis, that should be accounted for during your treatment.
- Custom Treatment Plan: We develop a clear aligner treatment plan based on your goals. An impression or scan is taken of your mouth, and advanced software is used to create multiple aligners that will gradually shift your teeth.
- Fabrication: Your aligners are created in a lab.
- Fitting: Once we have your aligners, you return to check the fit on your first set of aligners. We discuss what to expect from your first few weeks and when to graduate to the next set of aligners. We provide detailed instructions on how to care for your clear aligners and what to do if you lose one. You begin wearing them.
- Follow-Up: As with metal braces, you return to our team to check your progress and monitor your success. We make adjustments as needed.
Living with Invisalign Clear Retainers
Invisalign requires some lifestyle changes, as with traditional braces. Firstly, you must wear them for at least 22 hours per day, removing them only to eat or brush your teeth. Secondly, you must regularly rinse and wash them to prevent staining and the presence of decay-causing bacteria. Finally, you must take care not to lose or damage them. We will ensure you are fully prepared to live with Invisalign and get the most out of your treatment.
Schedule an Invisalign Consultation
At Dublin Corners Dental, we provide the most proven and state-of-the-art teeth straightening treatments. We focus on your satisfaction, comfort, and intended results to ensure you feel confident and comfortable in your smile. To learn more about Invisalign clear retainers and how they may offer a better alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment, contact our office located just 3 miles from downtown Dublin and Pleasanton, CA.
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After attending a top dental school – University of the Pacific, volunteering at the Samaritan House Dental Clinic, and practicing since 2001, Marjan has opened her own dental office, Dublin Corners Dental. When she’s not serving her patients, Marjan plays an active role in her family life, spending time with her husband and two boys. She also finds time to riding her bike, running, and doing yoga.
