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Invisalign Clear Aligners – Santa Clarita, CA
Straight Solutions Without the Metal
Traditional braces are indeed highly effective in straightening crooked teeth, but if you’re like many patients, the idea of bulky, spotlight-shining metal isn’t what you prefer from treatment. Instead, you can turn to a more subtle option – Invisalign Clear Aligners. Made using SmartTrack Technology, these aligners promise greater comfort and more predictable results. In less time than traditional braces, you can expect to see a straighter, more perfectly aligned smile that allows you to embrace greater confidence day in and day out. Call us to learn more about Invisalign in Santa Clarita and if it’s right for you.
Why Choose A New Smile Dental Canyon Country for Invisalign Clear Aligners?
- iTero Digital Impression System
- Dental Insurance Welcome
- Dental Team with Advanced Training
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign consists of clear, plastic trays that are made based on digital impressions taken of your smile. Following you throughout treatment to ensure that your teeth move correctly, the trays apply continuous yet gentle pressure to your teeth. You are instructed to wear them 20-22 hours each day for 1-2 weeks at a time. When finished with a set, you will swap them out for the next ones in the series until you have completed all of your sets.
With Invisalign, you have the freedom to eat your favorite foods because of the optimal flexibility they provide. And because you can take them out to clean, there is a better chance of maintaining improved oral health throughout treatment as well.
Who Needs Invisalign Clear Aligners?
Invisalign is a great option for anyone who suffers from mild to moderate tooth or bite misalignment. This means these clear aligners are highly versatile when treating:
Crowded Teeth
Teeth that sit too close to one another can make good oral health impossible, but Invisalign can shift teeth just enough to create ample space for better dental care.
Gaps Between Teeth
When too much space exists between teeth, it is important to close the gap to avoid trapped bacteria and food. Invisalign can do this by shifting teeth so that they’re closer together.
Bite Alignment
No matter the type of bite you have, improper alignment can cause worn tooth enamel and chronic jaw pain. Invisalign, however, shifts your jaw to straighten your bite and create a better quality of life.
The Benefits of Invisalign
When compared to traditional braces, Invisalign offers many great benefits that you simply cannot get with any other orthodontic treatment, such as:
- Faster results depending on the severity of your case
- Greater invisibility because the trays are made of clear plastic
- Improved comfort that doesn’t irritate your soft oral tissues
- Fewer dental appointments because there is no archwire to adjust or replace
- The ability to eat your favorite foods and keep your smile cleaner throughout treatment
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
The only way to determine how much you can expect to pay for Invisalign is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. While examining your smile, we will consider various factors that will help to compile a complete cost estimate. The severity of your misalignment; whether you need trays for your top row of teeth, the bottom row of teeth, or both; whether you need preliminary care; and how long we expect treatment to take are all factors that must be considered when drafting your prospective cost breakdown. No matter the price tag, though, we’ll work closely with your dental insurance company to ensure your benefits are properly maximized.
Invisalign FAQs
How Long Will I Need to Wear My Aligners Per Day?
You need to wear your aligners for at least 20 hours each day. The easiest way to make this goal a reality is by being intentional. That means only taking them off when it’s absolutely necessary and, when they are off, using that time wisely. For example, you can soak them in a dentist-recommended cleaner while you’re eating your dinner. Or, you can drink your morning coffee with your breakfast instead of separately to cut down on your aligner-free time.
Can You Get Invisalign After Braces?
If you had braces in the past, but your teeth moved out of their properly aligned positions over the years, then we have good news: you may be a candidate for Invisalign. At your consultation, we will review your dental history, assess the complexity of your case, and learn about your smile goals to determine if clear aligner treatment is right for you. If it is, then we will create your custom treatment plan, take impressions of your teeth, and start the teeth-straightening process!
What Should I Do If I Lose My Invisalign Aligners?
First, try retracing your steps, looking in the center console of your car, the waste bin, and other “random” places in the process. If you can’t find them, then call us ASAP. If you are only a day or two away from progressing to the next set of aligners in the series, the solution may be as simple as switching to those.
How Do I Clean My Invisalign?
Keeping your aligners clean is crucial for a few reasons, including the fact that you don’t want stubborn stains to develop, drawing unwanted attention to your smile in the process. The good news is that keeping them in pristine condition doesn’t require any special or expensive dental care products. Simply rinse them with clean, cool water when you take them off and use a damp, soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the surface after each meal. You can also use the cleaning crystals that came in your welcome kit; they are designed to give your aligners a deeper clean.
Will I Need to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign Treatment?
Yes. After all, orthodontic relapse is something that upwards of 50% of patients experience in the years following their orthodontic treatment, and we want to prevent that from happening to you. So, make sure that you wear yours as instructed (which is usually every night while you sleep). If yours breaks, gets lost, or no longer fits properly, let our Santa Clarita dental team know so we can have a new one made ASAP.
Can I Drink Coffee with Invisalign?
You can’t drink coffee while wearing your aligners because the tannins will leave behind stubborn stains, and the acid increases your risk of tooth decay dramatically. Don’t worry though – that doesn’t mean you have to give up this caffeinated beverage during your teeth-straightening journey. Just make sure to remove them first, rinse them with clean, cool water, and store them in their designated case.