Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet, comfortable alternative to metal braces for correcting mild to moderate bite issues like overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Made from BPA-free SmartTrack™ plastic, these custom aligners apply gentle, consistent pressure to move teeth precisely and comfortably.
Unlike metal braces, Invisalign doesn’t require food restrictions or cause irritation, plaque buildup, or oral hygiene challenges! While it’s an efficient and lifestyle-friendly solution for many patients in Puyallup & Everett, WA, Invisalign isn’t suitable for teeth with severe rotation, extreme tilt, or certain shapes like short, round, or pegged teeth. At Avenue Dental Care, we’ll help you determine if Invisalign is the right path to your straighter, healthier smile.
Beyond appearance and self-esteem issues, crooked teeth can cause excessive wear and tear on your teeth, gums, and jaw muscles. Associated problems include cracked teeth, jaw strain, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and chronic headaches.
Misalignment also increases the risk of food particles getting trapped in spaces between your teeth, leading to bacterial plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and more advanced stages of gum disease.
While traditional braces and Invisalign both straighten misaligned, crooked, or crowded teeth by applying gentle pressure to shift your teeth and jaw into proper alignment, they differ in many ways. Traditional braces use metal wires and brackets, which are noticeable and require regular adjustments, often causing discomfort, limiting your diet, and impacting your appearance.
Invisalign uses clear, custom-made aligners that gradually move your teeth without metal components, making them virtually invisible to others! These aligners are removable, allowing you to easily eat, brush, and floss, making oral hygiene and food choices more convenient. If you prefer a more discreet, comfortable, and flexible option for straightening your teeth, Invisalign could be the perfect choice for you!
We will conduct a consultation to determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign. During the consultation, we will evaluate your smile and discuss your treatment goals. If invisible aligners suit you and your needs, we will move on to treatment planning!
To begin the Invisalign treatment, we will take digital impressions. Using our iTero scanner, we will create digital impressions of your teeth to create a treatment plan and show you how your teeth will shift and what they will look like when your treatment is complete.
Once your treatment plan is created, we will create a series of aligners crafted from Invisalign’s SmartTrack® material. At this appointment, we will address any issues and answer your questions. Each set of clear aligners is to be worn for 20-22 hours daily, and you will transition to a new pair after two weeks. You can remove your clear aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss your teeth.
We will monitor your Invisalign® Clear Aligners progress through scheduled checkups, ensuring your treatment stays on track. We will assess your response to treatment and fine-tune any necessary changes. Invisalign requires fewer in-person appointments, meaning you can work toward your perfect smile even with a busy schedule!
Once your Invisalign treatment is complete, you will be able to appreciate a stunning, straight smile that enhances your appearance and elevates your self-esteem! We will provide a retainer to help preserve your newly straightened smile.
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