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Most people long for a perfect smile. But adults and teenagers often cringe at the thought of incorporating metal braces on their teeth to correct orthodontic issues. Imperfect teeth are not only aesthetically unpleasing; teeth that are overcrowded or widely spaced and those with an underbite, overbite or crossbite can lead to serious issues, including: • Tooth decay
• Cavities
• Gum/periodontal disease
• Jaw/joint pain
• Bone loss
• Speech difficulties
• Oral health issues
• Chewing difficulties Now there is a way to straighten teeth through a series of “clear braces.” The Invisalign® orthodontic treatment uses a series of clear plastic aligners to secretly shift your teeth into alignment. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign clear braces are: • Virtually undetectable – most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them
• Removable – for ease in eating, brushing and flossing
• Comfortable – no wires or brackets What makes the Invisalign treatment so effective? Because every patient’s dental concerns are unique, the Invisalign process is customized from the very beginning of treatment. A trained, experienced cosmetic dentist will use a 3-D computer imaging technology to create a visual representation of the patient’s initial smile before treatment and then how the smile will begin to change during the process and ultimately to the final result. The patient is able to see just what his new smile will look like after the Invisalign treatment is completed. From this computer imaging, the dentist will be able to create a series of aligners to achieve the desired results. Each aligner tray is worn for at least 22 hours per day for two weeks; most patients will require 18-30 trays. Through controlled, specially-timed force, the teeth gradually shift into place with each aligner tray. The aligner trays should only be removed while eating, brushing and flossing. Is there anything a patient should avoid when using Invisalign? Patients wearing Invisalign clear braces should not chew gum as the gum may become stuck to the aligners. In addition, patients are encouraged not to smoke while wearing the aligners as they can become stained. Aside from these two restrictions, Invisalign patients can remove the aligners to eat and drink normally. Patients should brush their teeth after meals before reinserting the aligners. How much does Invisalign cost? As with any orthodontic procedure, the cost of Invisalign varies from patient to patient depending upon the complexity of your situation. Generally Invisalign treatment can cost approximately $3,500-$5,000, which is comparable to traditional metal braces. More than 500,000 patients have used Invisalign to improve their smiles. If you would like more information about this revolutionary orthodontic treatment, please visit the website of Dr. Norman Huefner D.D.S. at Sensational Smiles. Dr. Huefner has been providing his patients in Orange County, California with beautiful, healthy smiles since 1980.
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