Invisalign
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment system that will give you beautiful, straight teeth without the discomfort and appearance of traditional braces.
Customized plastic trays, called aligners, are used to bring your teeth into the correct alignment gently. Invisalign can correct most problems that traditional braces can fix from crooked teeth to issues with your bite.
The aligners are worn at night and throughout the day and should only be removed for eating and brushing and flossing. They are virtually invisible, and most people will never know that you are wearing them.
Invisalign is available for both teenagers and adults. The average treatment lasts about 12 to 15 months, but every plan is personalized for the individual patient, so your treatment time may be longer or shorter. We will work with you to create your customized plan and keep you informed of the progress you are making.
Why Choose Invisalign?
Invisalign has numerous advantages over traditional braces:
- Traditional braces require frequent appointments to tighten the wires and check the condition of the braces. With Invisalign, you just switch to the next set of aligners, which are created according to the order of treatment laid out by you and your dentist.
- Braces can leave permanent marks on your teeth from the brackets. Even with good oral hygiene habits, plaque can still gather around the brackets and cause damage to the enamel of your teeth.
- Invisalign allows you to eat any foods you want without the restrictions on sticky or crunchy foods that are known for damaging the wires and brackets of traditional braces.
- The wires of traditional braces can poke at your mouth and cause pain and even injury. A broken wire often means an additional visit to your dentist or orthodontist.
Who Is a Candidate for Invisalign?
Are you concerned about crooked teeth? Do you have a prominent overbite or underbite?
Invisalign can treat these common problems and many others, including:
- Protruding teeth
- Wide gaps
- Unusual spacing
- Crowding
- Open bite
- Crossbite
Caring for Invisalign
Practicing good oral hygiene habits during Invisalign treatment is easy. Remove the aligners and brush and floss your teeth as usual. Brush your aligner and rinse with warm water or use the Invisalign cleaning kit to keep your aligners in good shape and free from bacteria.
Never use hot water to rinse or clean your aligners. The plastic could warp. If this happens, call our office immediately. You should also call our office if you crack or damage your aligner in any other way. A cracked aligner will not correctly move your teeth, and it will actually impede your progress.
It’s important to always brush your teeth following a meal and before you replace your aligners. If you replace your aligners without brushing, not only could you cause bacteria to become trapped against your teeth, you could also cause staining and other damage to the aligners.
Please contact our office to find out more information. We are happy to schedule a consultation appointment so you can find out whether Invisalign is a good option for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
While metal braces have come a long way in comfort and appearance, adults and older teens have more aesthetic options that better suit their lifestyles. Clear aligners can fix many cosmetic dental problems and are virtually undetectable. Since the trays are removable, you can clean your teeth thoroughly and eat the foods you enjoy.
Your dentist can tell you if you’d benefit from clear aligners. In general, you’re a good candidate for clear aligners if:
- Your oral issues are not severe. For example, an excessive open bite or underbite requires shifting the jaw using a more intensive treatment.
- Your jaw has stopped growing, and you have all your permanent teeth.
- You have the discipline to wear clear aligner trays for about 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat and clean teeth.
If you do have a severe misalignment issue, your dentist may be able to develop a treatment plan for you that includes both braces and clear aligners.
That doesn’t mean that less severe problems aren’t important enough to fix, however. Even slightly misaligned or overcrowded teeth can cause more serious problems if not treated. If you have any of these oral health issues, clear aligners might be perfect for you:
- Mildly misaligned teeth
- Minor bite problems
- Protruding teeth
- Gaps in teeth
- Overcrowding
- Malocclusion
- Overbite
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Jenna Graham
Owner/Dentist
Dr. Jenna Graham graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science. She received her degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 2010. She has ...
Dr. Jeremy Graham
Owner/Dentist
Dr. Jeremy Graham received undergraduate degrees from Louisiana State University in both Biology and Chemistry before graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2008. To complete his education, he then pursued a two-year post-graduate surgery ...
Invisalign Technology
iTero Scanner Technology
With iTero scanners, we no longer need to take goopy impressions of your teeth in order to create customized appliances or aligners. We can perform a quick scan and then send your scans directly to the dental laboratory. Advanced iTero scanners also allow dentists to identify dental issues, track the progress of treatments, and more. This fantastic new technology makes your dental experiences faster, more comfortable, and more convenient.