Visit an Invisalign® Dentist to Improve Your Smile This Summer

As an Invisalign® dentist, we can begin to straighten your teeth before you head out for your summer vacation.  Visit us to find out why thousands of people are making this the summer of transformation. We already associate summer with fun things. From beach parties to barbecues with family, and even the annual office picnic, the summer is full of fun, frolic, and family. For many families, the summer is a time to get away. In fact, over 88% of families, that take a vacation, pack up to head out of town this time of the year. Whether you are going to be visiting friends and family, traveling to parts unknown, or just enjoying the socializing in your own neighborhood, one this is certain. For millions of Americans, the summer can also be extremely stressful. This is because they, and maybe you, suffer from a condition known as malocclusion - crooked teeth. With this condition people lose their confidence in their smile and hence tend to be more conscious about smiling for family selfies. Unfortunately, smiling is not really an option. It is guaranteed that there are going to be people with camera phones, looking for their perfect Facebook moment. So you have a choice. Either spend every summer not smiling, or visit our Invisalign® dentist office and let us help you to make that change.

Deciding to see an Invisalign® dentist is the first step in making a decision to change your teeth for the better. The question many people have is why they should choose the Invisalign® system over the traditional braces. From a perspective of all the great food that you are going to want to try this summer, it is an easy choice. With the traditional braces, your primary function is to make sure they do not get damaged. This means avoiding any food that is so hard that it may damage the braces, avoiding any food that is so sticky that it might get stuck in the braces, and avoiding food that can be messy. The restrictions are so severe that there is a veritable laundry list of foods that you must not have, foods you should avoid, and foods that are difficult to eat.

With Invisalign®, you do not have to worry about food restrictions. This is because Invisalign® is designed for maximum comfort and is completely removable, allowing you to eat whatever you want. Naturally there are things we do not want you to eat when you are going through the treatment, but, for the most part, there are very few things you cannot eat. Simply remove the Invisalign® aligners and put them in a safe place. After you are done eating, you will want to make sure to thoroughly clean your teeth and then replace the aligners. Cleaning your teeth is one vital step since it makes sure that no food gets stuck between the aligners and the enamel. Otherwise, you can enjoy summer parties without worrying about your teeth or how you are treating them.  To learn more call our Invisalign® dentist office.

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How An Invisalign® Dentist Has Aligners Created

As an Invisalign® dentist, we use aligners to straighten teeth instead of traditional metal braces and orthodontics.  This is a modern and innovative way to straighten teeth that uses the same basic theories as braces.  By applying pressure to specific teeth, the aligners move them slowly into position, one at a time until the teeth are perfectly straight.  This can take time but by wearing all of the aligners in the series, your teeth will move rather comfortably.  There are many benefits to straightening teeth with aligners including the ability to take them out to eat and clean your teeth, eliminating some of the common inconveniences associated with wearing braces like getting food stuck in between teeth. 
If you are interested in using this option to straighten your teeth, we recommend scheduling a consultation to have your teeth examined.  We will want to examine both your teeth and your jaw to ensure that the procedure will be effective.  If your jaw misalignment is severe, you may need traditional orthodontics instead, but typically, aligners will work just fine.  We will also be sure that you don't have any cavities, infections, or gum disease since we will need to correct those first, prior to starting the procedure.
Once you are cleared for the procedure, as an Invisalign® dentist, we will take measurements of your teeth and create an impression of them.  This information is then sent to the Invisalign lab so that the aligners can be created.  This process starts by turning the physical impression into a digital one that is placed into the software that can project what your teeth will do over time.  Since the aligners work by wearing each one in the series for two weeks at a time, the entire treatment is designed so that each aligner is slightly different than the last one in the series.  The software is what enables the lab to design each aligner to focus on moving specific teeth without causing unnecessary irritation.  As an Invisalign® dentist, we can see what the aligners are supposed to look like and request any changes we want to be made prior to them being created.
Once the aligners are ready, we will have you come back in so that we can have you try on the first one in the series and show you how to use and care for them.  You will be given all of the aligners at the same time and need to switch them out every two weeks.  You will know when it is time to do so because the aligners start out very tight and will eventually become loose as the teeth move like they are supposed to.  In order for teeth to move, the aligners must be worn for 22 hours per day which leaves plenty of time to eat your favorite food and brush your teeth.  This level of convenience is what makes Invisalign stand out from traditional braces.  To learn more, schedule a consultation.

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