Invisalign® 101: What You Need to Know
At Covenant Dental, we understand the importance of a beautifully aligned, healthy smile. We are pleased to offer Invisalign, today’s leading clear aligner system. The discreet and convenient orthodontic solution delivers exceptional results without impacting your smile. Contact us to get started today!
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a modern orthodontic solution that uses a series of clear, custom-crafted aligner trays to gently and gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions. The virtually invisible alternative to metal braces offers a discreet and convenient option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
Invisalign is ideal for a range of mild to complex orthodontic needs, including the following:
- Misaligned, crowded, or protruding teeth
- Gaps or uneven spaces between teeth
- Problems with the bite, such as overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites
- Relapses involving teeth that have moved out of alignment after previous orthodontic treatment
Our dentist will evaluate your unique orthodontic needs and help you determine whether Invisalign is right for you.
What is the Invisalign process?
Your Invisalign journey will begin with a consultation, during which we will evaluate your unique orthodontic needs and capture digital impressions and photos of your teeth and bite. We will use this information to create your custom treatment plan, outlining the expected movements of your teeth and your expected length of treatment. We can even provide you with a preview of your new, beautifully aligned smile.
When your aligners are ready, you will need to wear them for at least 20-22 hours each day, removing them only to eat, drink (anything other than water), and brush and floss. As you switch from one set of aligners to the next in the series, about every week, you’ll see your teeth gradually shift into alignment. Remember, compliance is key to keeping your progress on track.
After you achieve your desired results, we’ll provide you with custom retainers. That’s because newly aligned teeth tend to shift back to their original, familiar positions. The retention phase of your orthodontic journey is key to the success of treatment.
Why choose Invisalign to align Your smile?
The following are some of the many benefits of aligning your smile with Invisalign:
- Nearly invisible: Your aligners are custom-crafted from a clear material, making them practically unnoticeable when you smile.
- Removable: You can easily remove your aligners, allowing you to brush and floss as usual and enjoy the foods you love without restrictions.
- Comfortable: Invisalign’s clear aligner trays are created from a smooth and comfortable thermoplastic material that will not irritate your gums or cheeks.
- Faster treatment: In many cases, Invisalign can deliver your aligned smile faster than traditional braces.
- Fewer office visits: Unlike traditional braces, which require frequent visits for adjustments, you’ll need periodic office visits to monitor your progress.
- Reliable results: Invisalign’s innovative SmartTrack material and SmartForce features can treat a wide range of orthodontic concerns with exceptional precision.
- Better oral health: Aligning your smile can make it easier to clean your teeth and help balance your bite, preventing plaque buildup and lowering the risk of periodontal disease, tooth wear, fracture, and even TMJ pain.
- High patient satisfaction: Invisalign’s results speak for themselves, helping make your dreams for your smile come true.
Invisalign in Fort Worth, TX
If you would like to learn more about aligning your smile with Invisalign, contact Covenant Dental to schedule a consultation. Our patient-centered team will personalize your treatment to your unique needs to deliver a complete smile transformation. Call us at 817-204-6686 to schedule your appointment, or visit our online booking portal to choose the time that works best for you.
