Category: Invisalign

Invisalign treatment is discreet and comfortable. While treatment times can vary from person to person, the result of treatment translates to having a healthier, straighter smile. Like other forms of orthodontic care, patients will need to wear retainers after treatment is complete. This is to protect the new placement of teeth and one’s investment in… Continue reading Invisalign: What Happens After Treatment is Completed?

Patients who choose Invisalign will gain a number of benefits from the orthodontic treatment system, but those same patients must closely follow the directions provided by their dentist in order to get the desired results from treatment. This includes wearing the Invisalign trays for the recommended amount of time. Because the trays should be worn… Continue reading Can I just wear Invisalign at night?

Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with conventional appliances may choose to steer clear of beverages like tea and coffee due to concerns that their teeth might be stained in spots around their braces. Invisalign offers a more convenient option for straightening your smile that doesn’t need to impact your intake of your favorite pick-me-ups, along with… Continue reading Can I still drink tea and coffee with Invisalign?

If you long for a straighter smile but don’t want to advertise to the world that you’re in orthodontic treatment by putting conventional braces on your teeth, you have a more subtle option that won’t detract from your smile. Invisalign repositions the teeth by applying force to them in order to get them to shift,… Continue reading Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment for Comfort and Convenience

There are a few reasons why teeth shift following orthodontic treatment. The patient may not have worn their retainer long enough for teeth to develop a memory of their new location. Or perhaps the patient was younger when braces were removed, and additional teeth erupting have resulted in the shift. Whatever the reason, Invisalign offers… Continue reading Since having my braces removed, my teeth have shifted. Can Invisalign help?

  Patients may not pursue orthodontic treatment as a teen for any number of reasons, but the good news is that adults who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their smiles still can correct any misalignments. It’s never too late to straighten your smile, which will invigorate both your self-esteem and your oral health. Older… Continue reading Is it too late to have braces if I’m an adult?

If you have heard of Invisalign, the fact that this teeth-straightening method is clear and discreet likely appeals to you. Invisalign is quite different from traditional orthodontia yet can deliver virtually the same results by aligning teeth to healthier positions. Like traditional braces, Invisalign can improve a patient’s occlusion as well as correct spacing issues,… Continue reading Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Having straight teeth is more important than just a winning smile. Straight teeth enhance the ability to keep teeth and gums healthy and free from decay and disease. Invisalign clear aligners offer a way to straighten teeth without utilizing the traditional metal bands, brackets, and wires. While very popular with young professionals, preteens and teenagers… Continue reading Invisalign: Straighten Teeth Without Traditional Braces

Unfortunately a number of patients notice that their teeth shift over time, even after they’ve undergone extensive orthodontic treatment. When these patients want to restore a perfectly straight smile, they may be reluctant to spend several months wearing metal appliances on their teeth. On the bright side, patients who have worn braces previously may be… Continue reading Am I still a candidate for Invisalign if I’ve already had braces?

Teeth straightening is not just for kids and teens. Adults dealing with a malocclusion, a condition where the upper teeth do not properly align with their bottom counterpart teeth, treatment is available that does not include metal bands and brackets. Invisalign clear aligners are the perfect alternative to straighten teeth for the working professional. What… Continue reading Orthodontic Treatment: Alternatives for the Working Professional