The Clear and Comfortable Alternative to Metal Braces
Invisalign® clear aligners at Clovis Family Dentistry are customized to fit snugly over your teeth and are virtually invisible. The process is similar to traditional braces, without the unwieldy metal brackets and painful wires that require tightening. If you’re looking for an orthodontist near you in Clovis, CA, our certified and experienced Invisalign dentist can discreetly help you achieve a dream smile!
Invisalign is a perfect option for adults with functional or cosmetic issues caused by various types of malocclusion (bad bite). At the same time, select children with an overbite or underbite may qualify for invisible aligners. With that said, Invisalign doesn’t have the same force and capabilities to move teeth as metal braces. Severely rotated teeth, gaps of 6mm or greater, and intruded or extruded teeth requiring raising or lowering require traditional orthodontics. Preexisting restorations, such as dental bridges, can make it impossible to use Invisalign.
Straight Teeth Provide More Than a Beautiful Smile
Malocclusion is a widespread condition that can result in an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or teeth crowding, which can cause cosmetic and functional issues. Food can easily get trapped when you have crooked, overlapping, or spaced teeth, making it hard to floss and brush your teeth properly. Trapped food encourages the growth of bacteria, which often results in swollen and bleeding gums and gum disease.
Misaligned teeth can also increase your risk of gum recession, exposing roots and leading to tooth sensitivity, bone deterioration, and even tooth loss. Other potential issues include teeth grinding/clenching (bruxism), migraines, and pain associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Aligning your teeth and fixing your bite improves your smile’s beauty and function and significantly decreases your risk of developing all of these problems.
Our Personalized Invisalign Treatment
During your first personalized consultation at Clovis Family Dentistry, Dr. Surdeep Singh will assess your overall dental health to determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign clear aligners in Clovis, CA. If so, the next step is taking impressions of your teeth with our iTero™ scanner and sending them to the Invisalign dental lab. Invisalign ClinCheck® software provides an algorithm to calculate just the right amount of force for every tooth movement.
Clear aligners fabricated from a BPA-free plastic material called Smart Track™ are changed about every two weeks, and before long, you’ll notice your teeth gradually move into alignment. To achieve the best outcomes promptly, you must wear your invisible aligners for 20-22 hours daily. It takes most people 12–18 months to achieve desired results.
The Clearest Path to Straighter Teeth
Invisalign clear aligners are a comfortable and highly discreet orthodontics option. They deliver faster results than traditional braces at a similar cost, without any food limitations. Proper oral hygiene is far easier to maintain than metal braces because you remove them whenever you eat, brush your teeth, and floss. When you experience straight teeth’ dramatic effect on your smile, beauty, and self-confidence, you’ll be grateful you chose Invisalign in Clovis, CA!
