Unlock Your Best Smile
You’ll never regret having a healthy smile. Are you ready to transform your smile into one that’s straight and beautiful? There’s no better time to invest in the perfectly aligned smile that you’ve always wanted. The Invisalign System is a comfortable, predictable and virtually invisible treatment to effectively straighten your teeth without interfering with your lifestyle.
The Invisalign Advantage
Invisalign is the industry leader when it comes to transparent, virtually invisible teeth straightening treatments. Each experience is digitally mapped out for accuracy and comfort, reducing your time in the dentist’s office.
Most adults qualify and there’s no age cut-off. So whether you’re 30-something or recently retired, Invisalign is an excellent opportunity to consider.
If your teeth are crooked, don’t put it off any longer. Get the straight, confident smile you deserve. Schedule a consultation with our team, so we can determine if Invisalign is right for you. Our goal at Total Dental Care is to give you a beautiful, healthy and confident smile.
Why Straighten Your Teeth?
You’re never too old for a healthier, straighter smile. With Invisalign you can enjoy a subtle teeth straightening system that helps you achieve a balanced occlusion (bite). When your teeth are aligned, you’re less at-risk for cavities, gum disease, irregular wear patterns and TMJ disorder. Investing in Invisalign is about having healthier teeth; a straighter smile is just one of the perks!
What is Invisalign and
How Does It Work?
Invisalign uses clear aligners that clip over your teeth. Each aligner is custom-made to treat the individual’s teeth-straightening needs. The SmartTrack® material is a patented thermoplastic material that was made just for use for Invisalign.
A series of custom-made removable aligners will be made specifically for you. Each set is slightly different from the next. The minor changes in their shape apply gentle areas of pressure at strategic points in your mouth. Your teeth gradually move in a pre-planned pattern without the ‘adjustments’ you see with metal braces. All you have to do is to wear these aligners, made of a virtually invisible plastic, over your teeth to gradually move them to the ideal position.
Getting Started
Your Consultation
Before you start Invisalign treatment, we’ll need to make sure you’re a candidate and that your teeth and gums are healthy. The entire consultation process starts with a series of X-rays, digital scans and/or a dental impression to help create your treatment plan. Invisalign uses the patient’s records and treatment plan that we submit to create a customised 3-D treatment plan just for you.
Picking Up Your Aligners
If you’re ready to get started, we’ll order your first series of fitted trays. The customised aligners will be manufactured and shipped to our dental practice.
Your series of custom-made aligners will be given to you (typically 3-4 sets at a time) for you to wear every day and change at home every 2 weeks.
Day to Day Maintenance
Wear your aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day, only removing them during meals or for brushing and
Regular Check-ins
You’ll be visiting us approximately every 6-8 weeks to monitor the progress of your treatment and ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Also, you’ll receive the next series of aligners.
Most cases take anywhere from 12-18 months from start to finish (depending on your unique tooth alignment). Finally, your Invisalign aligner treatment is complete, and you now have a beautiful smile. The next phase (retention) of treatment starts and you are provided with retainers. Your teeth need to be held in position while the surrounding gum and bone settles around the new position of your teeth.
What are some differences between Invisalign and metal braces?
Many people, particularly those who are older, don’t want to wear conspicuous metal brackets and wires in their mouth. For adults, Invisalign is an appealing alternative to conventional metal braces. The smooth aligners are also comfortable to wear.
And because the aligners are removable versus fixed, it’s easy to keep gums and teeth healthy. You don’t have to deal with brushing and flossing around brackets and wires as you would with metal braces.
How many appointments does it take to get Invisalign?
All of this information is sent to the Invisalign laboratory. Within a couple of weeks, your set of aligners are sent back to our practice, where you can pick them up from and start wearing them straightaway.
How many sets of aligners will I need?
How long does Invisalign teeth straightening take?
Teeth straightening treatment times can vary significantly between patients. It depends if your teeth are moderately or severely crooked. Adults often take longer than teenagers because their teeth are more set. Everyone is different, and each patient’s teeth can respond uniquely to treatment.
The total treatment time for Invisalign averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.
How often do I have to wear my aligners?
When you remove your aligners to eat and drink or to clean them and brush your teeth, be sure you put them right back in. If you have any large gaps of treatment time that will extend the length of treatment time.
Are there restrictions on what I can eat while wearing Invisalign?
How do I know if I’m a candidate for Invisalign?
