We begin with a thorough assessment of your oral health, teeth alignment, and bite. Our experienced orthodontists will take the time to understand the intricacies of your case, ensuring we have a clear picture of your unique situation
No two smiles are alike, and neither should the treatment plans be. Based on our assessment, we create a treatment plan that addresses your specific concerns.
This plan may involve the use of traditional braces or other orthodontic tools that best suit your needs.
As your treatment progresses, we continuously monitor your smile's transformation. Adjustments are made as necessary to ensure that the treatment remains aligned with your evolving requirements.
Throughout your orthodontic journey, you play a pivotal role. We engage in open communication, listening to your feedback and addressing any concerns or questions you may have. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Our commitment to providing tailored care ensures that you achieve the best possible outcome for your smile. Whether you're seeking cosmetic enhancement, correction of bite issues, or comprehensive orthodontic care, our approach is dedicated to helping you achieve the results you desire.
Removability is another huge benefit over traditional braces. Most Invisalign patients are instructed to wear their aligners about 22 hours a day. The only time aligners shouldn’t be worn is when patients need to eat or drink beverages other than water or when aligners and teeth need to be cleaned. Because they can’t be worn while eating, there aren’t any restrictions on what wearers can and cannot eat.
Taking off and re-inserting aligners takes a little getting used to. But after that, taking them off and putting them back on should be relatively quick and easy. And that’s important since wearers need to do this several times each day.
Just like breaking in a new pair of leather shoes, it takes a few days to break in each new set of aligners. During the first few days when new aligners are especially tight, a bit of extra effort may be needed when removing or re-inserting.
Some dentists advise a removal system that begins with the inside back teeth so it’s easier to pull the aligners out and towards the front of the attachments. There are also special tools that can help with removal/insertion. These tools are especially useful to anyone with short fingernails or big hands.
The ability to remove and reinsert Invisalign aligners makes maintenance a breeze. As already mentioned, aligners must be removed while eating and drinking. They also need to be cleaned before reinserting. Since they’re already off, this is the perfect time to brush and floss teeth.
If you know anyone with traditional braces, you know that getting dental floss in between teeth where plaque likes to form is quite a challenge. So is moving the toothbrush bristles above those metal brackets and around the gum line; another place plaque gathers.
With Invisalign, there aren’t any wires, bands, or brackets to get in the way of proper dental hygiene. Less plaque build-up means less chance of tooth decay, demineralization and gum disease.
To keep Invisalign aligners clear and odor-free, it’s a good idea to brush them after each meal. Adding an antimicrobial mouthwash to the aligner storage case and soaking them a few minutes each day also helps eliminate odor.
As you can see, with Invisalign, it is possible to have beautiful teeth without an unsightly mouth full of silver. Compared to traditional braces, Invisalign looks better, feels better, accommodates individual lifestyles better and makes maintenance easier. And these are all great reasons to consider this innovative teeth straightening system.
Alton Dental is a family dentistry clinic in Burlington, offering a complete range of general and cosmetic dental care for you and your family.