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Invisalign In Citrus Heights
INVISALIGN
Invisalign uses custom-made, clear aligners to straighten your teeth. Unlike metal braces, they’re almost invisible and can be taken out to eat, drink, and brush your teeth. The treatment usually takes less time than braces and requires fewer office visits.
AM I A CANDIATE FOR INVISALIGN?
At Make A Smile Dental, we believe that a stunning smile should never be out of reach. Invisalign treatment is an excellent option for a wide range of patients, from teenagers to adults, looking to enhance their smiles without the limitations of traditional braces.
Invisalign is an ideal solution for individuals who have:
- Crowded Teeth: If your teeth are too close together, Invisalign can help spread them out and improve your smile’s aesthetics and functionality.
- Overbite or Underbite: These occur when your upper or lower teeth overlap significantly. Invisalign aligners can correct these conditions, reducing the risk of jaw pain and other problems.
- Gaps Between Teeth: If you have noticeable spaces between your teeth, Invisalign can help to close these gaps, creating a more uniform smile.
- Open Bite: This happens when your upper and lower teeth don’t touch when your mouth is closed. Invisalign can gently move your teeth to correct this issue.
However, while Invisalign can correct many orthodontic issues, certain complex cases might require traditional braces. That’s why it’s essential to schedule an initial consultation with our orthodontics team at Make A Smile Dental. We’ll thoroughly evaluate your smile and determine whether Invisalign is the right choice for you.
3 Reasons TO Get Invisalign
Here are 3 reasons to get Invisalign:
- Virtually Invisible: Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible, offering discreet orthodontic treatment.
- Removable: These aligners can be taken out for eating, drinking, and oral care, promoting good hygiene.
- Comfortable: Custom-made Invisalign aligners eliminate discomfort from wires or brackets.
3 Reasons To Get Invisalign
Here are 3 reasons to get Invisalign:
- Virtually Invisible: Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible, offering discreet orthodontic treatment.
- Removable: These aligners can be taken out for eating, drinking, and oral care, promoting good hygiene.
- Comfortable: Custom-made Invisalign aligners eliminate discomfort from wires or brackets.
How can we help you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to align teeth and improve a person’s smile without the use of traditional metal braces. Instead, it uses a series of clear, plastic aligners that are custom-made for each patient.
Here’s a basic breakdown of how the process works:
Consultation: The process begins with a consultation with an orthodontist or dentist who is trained in Invisalign. They will examine your teeth and determine if you are a good candidate for the treatment.
Creating a Treatment Plan: If you’re suitable for the treatment, the orthodontist or dentist will take X-rays, pictures, and impressions of your teeth, which will be used to create a 3D image. Using these images, they can map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth and the approximate length of treatment.
Creating the Aligners: Based on your individual treatment plan, a series of custom-made, clear aligners is created for you. These aligners are made of a smooth, comfortable, BPA-free plastic that won’t irritate your cheeks and gums like traditional metal braces often do.
Wearing the Aligners: You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will gradually move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to their final positions.
Regular Checkups: You will have check-ups with your orthodontist or dentist every 6-8 weeks to monitor your progress.
Retainers After Treatment: Once your treatment is complete, you will need to use retainers to maintain the new position of your teeth.
Invisalign is typically used for patients who have mild to moderate crowding, or minor spacing issues. It may not be suitable for certain cases of severe crowding, malocclusion, or complex bite issues. However, this can only be determined by a consultation with a dental professional.
Treatment time with Invisalign varies from person to person depending on the severity of the case. On average, treatment takes between 12 to 18 months, but can be as short as six months.
Whether or not insurance covers Invisalign treatment largely depends on your individual insurance plan. Some dental insurance plans do cover a portion of orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign.
It’s crucial to check with your insurance provider to understand what your plan covers before starting treatment. Make A Smile Dental offers payment plans or financing options to help manage the cost.
