Invisalign has become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional braces, as the orthodontic treatment straightens teeth without any cumbersome metal bands darkening your smile. Instead, the Invisalign system consists of a series of custom-made, clear aligners that gradually perfect your smile.
First, a consultation with an orthodontist who has received the proper Invisalign training will evaluate your needs and assess whether you are a good candidate for the system. Invisalign can address many issues ranging from the simple to those that are more complex, including overbite, underbite, crossbite and crooked, overly crowded, gapped or misaligned teeth.
As part of the treatment, x-rays, photos and impressions of your teeth will be used to create digital 3-D images of your teeth and bite. Based on these images, your orthodontist will be able to map out the exact movements your teeth will undergo in order to reach your desired results. Your doctor will then create a custom-made, clear aligner made of smooth, comfortable, BPA-free plastic that will start to slowly and gently shift your teeth.
As part of the treatment plan, you will switch out your aligners every 2 weeks, and meet with your doctor approximately every 6 to 8 weeks to review your progress. That way, your teeth will gradually improve and efficiently shift into place, while allowing you to remove the clear aligners when you eat or brush and floss your teeth.
Invisalign treatments typically take about a year, although it varies depending on the severity of the changes needed to perfect your smile. Wearing your Invisalign aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours per day throughout your entire treatment will ensure that your smile improves as easily and efficiently as possible.
Best of all, Invisalign’s design and texture make them virtually invisible when worn, so most people won’t even notice that you have them on. Their smooth surface won’t cut into or irritate your cheeks and gums like traditional metal or ceramic braces, and you can easily remove them whenever you want to eat or clean your teeth.
Invisalign in Beverly Hills
Ready to find out what Invisalign can do for you? Take the first step – contact us today and schedule a consultation. Our cosmetic dental offices are located in Beverly Hills, and you can reach us directly at (310) 273-0111. We look forward to meeting you soon.
from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1987. He spent the next five years training with the Chairman of Complete Dentures in Denture Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. In 1992, he became an Assistant Professor of Complete Denture Prosthodontics and has lectured on Implant Dentistry and Gross Anatomy.
ly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Sands
as developed one of the leading practices of Cosmetic and General Dentistry on Long Island. He combines the warmth and friendliness of the “old days” with state-of-the-art sophistication. Dr. Katz is one of very few Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry in the State of New York. Mastership is the highest designation that a general dentist can receive from the Academy of General Dentistry.