Paradise Valley Invisalign

How do Invisalign invisible braces work?

Invisalign Paradise Valley AZ uses the same basic principles as regular braces, but instead of using brackets and wires to move teeth, it uses clear aligners. Each aligner is custom-made to follow the curves and contours of your teeth. That snug-fitting design makes the aligners extra comfortable, and it also plays a role in helping your teeth move. During your treatment, you’ll wear a series of aligners — typically about two dozen, but the number you need will be determined by the issues that are being corrected. Each aligner is shaped a little differently. It’s those changes in shape that keep your teeth moving into their correct positions. You’ll wear a set for a couple of weeks or so, then replace it with the next set in the series.

One reason why Invisalign Paradise Valley AZ is so effective in moving teeth is because it uses a proprietary material called SmartTrack^TM. SmartTrack was developed specifically for Invisalign, and in fact, Invisalign is the only clear aligner system that uses SmartTrack. The special SmartTrack material is crystal clear, and it’s designed to provide continual pressure to your teeth, so the movement they make are smooth and highly customizable. SmartTrack is also super smooth, so the aligners are very easy to put in and take out, and they’re also very comfortable to wear.

What are the benefits of Paradise Valley Invisalign?

Certainly, Paradise Valley Invisalign’s clear design is its most familiar benefit — but it’s not the only one.

• Invisalign aligners are completely smooth, so you won’t have to worry about sore spots from brackets or wires.
• You take your aligners out for meals and snacks, which means you can eat any food you like. There’s no need to avoid hard or sticky foods that aren’t allowed when you have braces. You can even have corn on the cob.
• You don’t have to learn a new care routine. Just slip your aligners out and brush and floss as usual. Gently brush your aligners, rinse them out and pop them back in.
• You won’t need to visit our office as often as you would with braces. Instead of monthly visits, you’ll come in about every six weeks so we can check your progress.
• You can finish up your treatment faster than you can with braces, too. Most people complete treatment in under two years, and some patients can get the results they want in only a year.

And of course, with Paradise Valley Invisalign you’ll get beautiful results that last a lifetime.

What can I expect during my Invisalign treatment?

Invisalign treatment starts with a complete exam and evaluation of your teeth and your bite mechanics (the way your jaws move and meet when you open and close your mouth). Next, the orthodontist takes a series of measurements of your teeth and jaws. These measurements play an important role in creating your custom aligners. Once the measurements are taken, they’re sent to a lab and fed into a computer. The computer uses software to create 3D models of your mouth, showing how your teeth need to move during your Invisalign treatment. The aligners are made based on those models.

During your treatment, you’ll wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, and you’ll visit us about every six weeks for check-ups. Most patients complete their treatment in two years or less. Your treatment time will be based on your needs and goals.