Invisalign is a modern approach to giving you the perfect smile. It is done by using a series of custom-made aligners to fit only your teeth. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your orthodontist plans out for you. You simply pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete and you achieve the confident smile that you’ve always wanted.
ABOUT INVISALIGN: Straight, properly aligned teeth are not only attractive, they are healthier and more comfortable. Crooked teeth and an improper bite can lead to long-term dental issues that may become painful and require expensive procedures to repair. Our team of board-certified dental professionals are proud to offer the Invisalign® system of removable clear teeth aligners for our patients. Custom-made for your teeth and designed to meet your aesthetic goals, Invisalign® aligners are more attractive and comfortable than traditional metal orthodontics. They are also removable to make eating and cleaning much easier. If you are interested in getting a straighter, more attractive smile, schedule an Invisalign® consultation at any Texas Dental Group location. Our premier boutique dental facilities utilize advanced dental techniques and technology like Invisalign® to help you obtain an attractive, vibrant smile to be proud of.
BEST CANDIDATES: There are many factors that can determine how straight your teeth are: genetics, thumb sucking as a child, the loss of a tooth or teeth, and a traumatic accident to the face. The misalignment of your teeth can lead to other oral health problems, including dental malocclusion (a bad bite), abnormal enamel wear, trouble speaking and chewing, as well as toothaches and jaw pain. If a member of our Texas Dental Group team notices any of these problems during your dental exam, we may recommend an orthodontic treatment, like Invisalign®.
Invisalign® is great for both adults and teens who want straighter teeth without the pain, hassle, and appearance of traditional metal braces. While they do need to be worn most of the time, Invisalign® can be taken out for eating and brushing your teeth, as well as for special events and playing sports. Far more discreet than metal braces that can cut and poke the inside of the mouth, other people will usually not be able to tell that you are wearing your Invisalign® tray. WHAT TO EXPECT: Your first set of Invisalign® trays will be created using digital impressions taken at Texas Dental Group. You will return to collect your first sets of aligners and receive specific care instructions from one of our skilled doctors. You will need to wear your aligners at least 20 – 22 hours each day for the system to be effective, ideally removing them only for eating and clean. Over time, you will move to the next set of aligners as they gently move your teeth into their proper position. You will need to schedule follow-up appointments every 4 – 6 weeks to have the fit of your aligners checked and to have more digital impressions taken so new sets of aligners can be made. The length of time that you will use Invisalign® will vary based on the original position of your teeth and your cosmetic goals, but most patients wear aligners for about one year.
TREATMENT AFTERCARE: Once you have reached your Invisalign® goals, it's important to keep your teeth from moving back to their old position. Invisalign® Vivera® retainers are designed with the same comfortable materials as the aligner trays to help keep your teeth in place after your treatment is complete. Each retainer is custom made at the Invisalign® dental laboratory based on digital impressions taken once your treatment is complete. A member of the Texas Dental Group team will speak with you about how often to wear your retainer and how to care for it once it is sent back to our facility from the Invisalign® dental lab. Our team will continue to monitor your teeth alignment and bite at your annual dental exams to ensure your teeth remain in the correct position.
Retainer Instructions
First 3-6 Months After Orthodontic Treatment For the first 3 months after orthodontic treatment is completed, wear your retainers day and night. Only remove them to eat and brush your teeth. After three months, wear your retainer only at night. You will need to continue daily nighttime wear for as long as you want your smile to remain the same. Not wearing the trays every night forever will lead to your teeth shifting and your retainers no longer being effective. Retainers can last up to two years. However, some people unknowingly stretch their retainers out sooner. This can result commonly from grinding/clenching. Which over 85% of the population does, most without any knowledge or awareness of doing so. Stretched retainers can also commonly happen to your first tray since you will be using it 22 of 24 hours for the first three months after completing orthodontic treatment. In addition, there are numerous uncommon reasons for retainers to stretch out sooner. Such as not using your retainer daily. Any of these reasons and others can lead to teeth shifting despite using your retainer as instructed. Every 6 Months Every six months you should try on a new duplicate retainer. If the new retainers feel significantly tighter, your current set of retainers has stretched. It is time to switch into a new set before your teeth irreversibly shift. If you only have one set of retainers, there is no way to determine if your teeth have shifted until you notice that shift. At which point, it is too late, and your smile has changed. Getting a new scan/impression for new retainers will stop further shifting but will not shift teeth back to where you were happiest with your smile. This is why we recommend choosing Vivera, which is four sets of retainers, with your scan, saved on file for future sets (not included). When You Need More Retainers Please call us for more retainers when you are ready to upgrade from your single set retainer to a more secure way of protecting your smile that you have worked so hard to get. We will scan you for Vivera. You can also let us know when you start using your last set of Vivera. You don’t ever want to be without a backup on hand. If you have had no major dental work and have been correctly following the instructions above, you will likely not need a new scan/impression. Cleaning Retainers Please feel free to bring your retainers in for cleaning every time you come to our office for a professional dental cleaning, OUR COMMITMENT: In many cases, at least part of the cost your Invisalign® treatment is covered by dental insurance. Our front office will confirm your benefits and calculate your personal costs. Texas Dental Group accepts many different payment methods for both out-of-pocket costs and patients who don't have dental insurance. During your initial consultation, Texas Dental Group’s support staff can go over your estimated costs and ways to make your treatment more affordable, including flexible payment plans and medical financing. It is important to keep in mind that a gorgeous smile is an invaluable asset. Texas Dental Group is committed to helping you achieve this goal in an affordable fashion.
A SLEEK, CHIC SMILE: If you or your child are interested in having straighter, healthier teeth without the pain and hassle of traditional metal braces, schedule a consultation at our well-appointed, advanced dental facility to learn more about the state-of-the-art Invisalign® system. Our Texas Dental Group team can develop your custom Invisalign® treatment plan during your appointment and get you started on the path to a more attractive smile.
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