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Do you want a straighter smile without the bulk of traditional metal braces? With Invisalign you are able to achieve your straight smile without anyone even noticing you are receiving treatment! It is never too late to perfect your teeth and enhance your smile. With Invisalign, it is now possible to straighten your smile without anyone even knowing. Using a series of clear, removable, custom-made aligners, the Invisalign system gradually shifts your teeth to their desired position. Invisalign is quickly becoming the preferred teeth straightening option for adults. Invisalign Can Treat an Array of Conditions One condition that Invisalign can treat is overly crowded teeth. When your teeth are too close together there is not enough room for them to sit in a straight line, so they begin to over-lap with each other. The treatment of Invisalign will aim to open up the space between your teeth so that they can sit next to each other, creating a straighter smile. Another condition is widely spaced teeth. This is when the space between your teeth is so wide that there are unwanted gaps between your teeth. Even though this can be quickly resolved with veneers, Invisalign braces can gradually push your teeth together eliminating the gaps without having to remove any of your healthy tooth tissue. Additionally, Invisalign can help in treatment of overbites, under-bites and cross-bites. Overbites occur when your upper teeth stick out further than your lower teeth so that when you bite they do not meet in the middle. With the help of Invisalign, your bite will be brought back into line with one another. Under-bites exist when your lower teeth stick out further than your upper teeth, the opposite of those with an overbite. Invisalign aligners can be used to move your lower teeth back or your upper teeth forward. Sometimes, even a combination of movement for the both of your upper and lower teeth will be used depending on your situation. Lastly, cross-bites are when your bite looks twisted and the aligners are designed to straighten your twisted bite. Advantages With Invisalign, your treatment is convenient, comfortable and clear. Invisalign offers comfort for your teeth with no reaction with the gum tissue or have an abrasive action, which can sometimes be experienced with metal braces. One of the main complaints of traditional braces is that foot can get trapped or stuck behind your wires causing them to be difficult to clean. The build-up from the food and inability to clean properly can manifest itself as plaque, causing problems such as gum disease and bad breath. Invisalign aligners can be removed to eat the foods of your choice. Additionally, you are able to brush and floss your teeth as you would normally do, enabling you to maintain a healthy oral hygiene program. Some other added benefits of Invisalign include:
• Your teeth gradually move positions over time
• Your progress is checked at regular intervals by your dentist
• Most people won't even notice you are wearing aligners
• Removable aligners allow you the flexibility to take aligners out for special occasions
• No metal wires and bands to irritate your teeth and gums How Invisalign Works At your first, initial visit your dentist will assess your teeth and bite, taking a set of impressions of your teeth and photographs. A CT scan is used to create an accurate 3-D digital model of your teeth from the impressions that your dentist has taken. A special computer imaging system is used to create a simulation of the movement of your teeth from their original position to the final aligned position. Once the treatment plan is fully approved, the aligners will be fabricated to begin your process to straighter teeth. Your custom-made aligners are created using the models of your teeth and are couriered to your dentist. You will switch your aligners every couple of weeks as your teeth gradually move. It is very important that you wear your aligners for the specified amount of time or more to ensure accuracy of Invisalign. If you're ready to take the next step in getting a straighter smile, speak with your Los Angeles dentist and find out if you are a good candidate for Invisalign. You'll see results faster and less painfully than with traditional braces, and no one will even notice you are receiving treatment. Your experienced dentist can help you achieve your best smile yet.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Shervin Louie, a leading LA dentist. Specializing in a range of cosmetic and family dental services including teeth whitening and veneers, this Los Angeles Invisalign dentist is qualified to handle every dental need for patients in Los Angeles, Wilshire, Hollywood and other surrounding areas of California.
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