Smile Wide and Bright With Invisalign Clear Aligners
Straight smiles don’t just look good, they also allow your teeth to do their job as best as they can. Properly aligned teeth are:
- Easier to clean
- Less prone to decay
- Better at aiding digestion
- More likely to stay straight
Traditionally, options for orthodontic treatment involved uncomfortable metal braces. Treatment often spanned a minimum of two years and your self esteem may have suffered as you tried to smile with a mouth full of metal. Fortunately, at Comfy Smile Dental, Dr. Cortes can offer you an alternative treatment option called Invisalign.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment option that uses flexible aligner trays made from patented SmartTrack® material. SmartTrack material is strong and nearly transparent, making it ideal for people who are looking for a discreet way to effectively straighten their smile.
Invisalign can be used to treat a number of orthodontic issues including:
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Overcrowded teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Open bite
Why Choose Invisalign?
Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign offers a number of advantages over treatment with metal braces because Invisalign is:
- Removable: You can remove your Invisalign clear aligners for easy cleaning and while eating or drinking.
- Comfortable: Invisalign doesn’t use uncomfortable metal brackets and wires that can poke and irritate your mouth.
- Clear: Invisalign aligners are almost totally transparent, making your orthodontic treatment unnoticeable.
- Quick: Average treatment with Invisalign is a year, or half the time of traditional metal braces.
Step By Step Transformation With The Invisalign Process
With Invisalign, you can join the over eight million patients who have discovered the full beauty of their smile. Receiving your custom made Invisalign clear aligner trays takes place over a few, simple appointments.
- You’ll attend a consultation with Dr. Cortes. During your consultation, he’ll thoroughly examine your mouth and review your medical history to determine your eligibility. He’ll also take x-rays and photographs of your teeth, mouth, and face.
- Using the information gathered during your consultation, he’ll create a customized treatment plan which will provide you with an estimated cost and time frame to complete the treatment.
- Your custom made Invisalign aligner trays will be fabricated off-site at a special laboratory and you’ll return to our Davie, FL office once they’re ready. Dr. Cortes will make sure they fit properly before giving you your first series of aligners.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign corrects dental misalignment by exerting constant pressure on your teeth over an extended period of time. Each of your custom made aligner trays gradually shifts your teeth into a different position. You’ll wear every set in the series for a minimum of 22 hours a day for two weeks.
You’ll only remove your Invisalign trays to eat, drink fluids other than cool, plain water, and clean your teeth. Once you spend the appropriate amount of time wearing every tray in the series, your treatment will be complete. You can expect to start seeing results in about two to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since the trays are removable, caring for the aligners is easy. Follow these simple steps to care for your aligners:
- Rinse them any time you take them out and before putting them back in.
- Soak them regularly with Invisalign’s cleaning crystals or with antibacterial soap to keep them free of bacteria.
- Brush twice per day and floss daily
- Store your trays in their container to prevent damage when you’re not using them.
- Schedule biannual checkups and professional cleanings at our Davie location to keep your oral health on track
If you damage your aligners, call our office immediately at (954) 251-0804 and one of our helpful staff members will assist you in getting a replacement. This will ensure you stay on track with your treatment plan and estimated time frame.
The Invisalign process typically takes 12 months. However, the length of time is determined on a case by case basis. For a more accurate estimate, it’s best to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cortes by calling our Davie office at (954) 251-0804.
During the consultation, he can evaluate your oral health and determine a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
When you swap out your old aligners for new ones, you may feel some discomfort at your teeth settle into place. Any discomfort will be minimal and can be addressed with over-the-counter pain relievers and a cold compress.
Invisalign typically costs between $3,000 to $7,000, however, it’s determined on a case by case basis depending on your individual needs. It’s best to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cortes where he will evaluate your oral health and determine the most effective treatment plan which will include the estimated cost.
Discreet Orthodontics For A Healthier Smile With Invisalign
It’s important to your smile and your overall health to have teeth that are properly aligned. With Invisalign, you can undergo necessary orthodontic treatment in half the time of traditional metal braces, without the embarrassment or discomfort.
To learn more about how you can get the straight, healthy smile you’ve always wanted with Invisalign, call our Davie, FL office by dialing (954) 251-0804, or fill out our contact form. If you’re ready to make the move to quickly and discreetly realign your smile, Dr. Cortes and his trusted staff are here to help.