Invisalign Treatments

Invisalign FAQ

  • Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that utilizes sets of transparent aligners to progressively straighten teeth. These aligners are nearly invisible and are custom-made to fit your teeth, with new sets provided approximately every two weeks to facilitate gradual teeth movement.

    Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners are metal-free, and digital scans are employed to create each customized set. Treatment duration typically ranges from six to eighteen months, resulting in a straighter smile.

    Oral hygiene is simplified with Invisalign as you can easily remove the aligners to eat and clean your teeth. You’ll wear them for at least 22 hours daily, allowing you to continue enjoying your favorite foods and activities without hindrance.

  • Invisalign is favored for its convenience and effectiveness in correcting common misalignments like crowded, gapped, or crooked teeth. It can also address bite misalignments (malocclusions) such as:

    • overbite

    • Underbite

    • Crossbite

    • Open bite.

    Dr. Martinez personalizes your Invisalign treatment plan based on your specific dental concerns, using advanced mapping technology to provide a preview of your expected results before starting treatment.

  • Dr. Martinez evaluates your suitability for Invisalign, which is suitable for children, teens, and adults with misalignments or bite issues.

    Invisalign offers an alternative to traditional braces, allowing you to achieve straighter teeth without metal brackets. This treatment involves wearing aligners for 22 hours daily, removing them for meals and oral care.

    Even children with remaining baby teeth can benefit from Invisalign to address bite problems and prepare for permanent teeth.

  • Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment utilizing clear aligners for gradual teeth alignment. Buttons or attachments, small tooth-colored dots, serve as anchor points for the aligners, enhancing precise tooth movement.

    These buttons, made of tooth-colored composite material, are virtually invisible and are bonded to specific teeth using dental bonding agents. They aid in targeted tooth movement, particularly for teeth requiring significant adjustment.

    During treatment, the aligners snugly fit over these buttons, applying gentle pressure to shift teeth into alignment while preventing aligner slippage. While adjusting to buttons may take time, most patients find them comfortable and unobtrusive in daily activities.

    Buttons play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of Invisalign treatment, ensuring precise tooth alignment without impacting daily routines.

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Jaclyn Martinez, DDS
827 Blossom Hill Road,
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