Invisalign 101: Everything You Need to Know
At Springs Dental Care, we understand the importance of a beautifully straight and healthy smile. We are pleased to offer Invisalign, a discreet and convenient solution to align your teeth without the need for traditional braces. The world’s leading clear aligner system delivers exceptional results without impacting your smile or quality of life. Contact our San Antonio practice to get started today!
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign by Align Technology is a modern orthodontic solution that uses a series of clear, custom-crafted aligners engineered to gently and gradually move your teeth into alignment. The virtually invisible alternative to traditional braces offers a discreet and comfortable way to achieve a straighter smile.
Invisalign is ideal for a range of mild to complex orthodontic needs, including the following:
- Crowded, misaligned, or protruding teeth
- Gaps or uneven spaces between teeth
- Overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites
- Relapses due to teeth shifting back after orthodontic treatment
Our experienced dentist will evaluate your smile’s unique needs and help you determine whether Invisalign is right for you.
What Is the Invisalign Process?
Your Invisalign journey will begin with using our cutting-edge iTero scanner to capture impressions of your teeth to create your custom treatment plan and fabricate your custom aligners. We’ll even give you a preview of your new, beautifully aligned smile.
When your clear aligners are ready, we will ensure they provide an ideal fit and demonstrate how to use them and care for them. You will need to wear your custom aligner trays for 20-22 hours each day, taking them out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush and floss your teeth. You’ll change one set of aligners for the next in the series, following your custom treatment plan. Remember—compliance is key to keeping your treatment on track.
Invisalign straightens your smile by gently adjusting your teeth and jawbone. However, newly aligned teeth tend to shift back to their original, familiar position, which is why we provide you with custom retainers to safeguard your investment in your smile. Make sure to wear your retainers as directed to ensure the long-term success of your Invisalign treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Invisalign?
The #1 doctor-recommended clear aligner system worldwide offers numerous benefits, including the following:
- Nearly Invisible: Your aligners are created from a clear material, making them virtually unnoticeable when you smile.
- Comfortable: Invisalign’s clear aligners are made from a smooth and comfortable thermoplastic material that will not irritate your gums and cheeks, as can metal brackets and wires.
- Convenient: You can remove your aligners, allowing you to enjoy the foods you love without any restrictions and continue brushing and flossing as you normally would.
- Fewer Office Visits: You’ll need periodic visits to our practice to allow us to monitor your treatment, unlike traditional braces that require frequent visits for tightening and adjustments.
- Faster Treatment: In some cases, Invisalign can deliver your desired results up to 50% faster than traditional braces.
- Versatile: With the innovative SmartTrack material and SmartForce features, Invisalign can treat a range of orthodontic concerns with exceptional precision.
- Beautiful Results: Invisalign’s results speak for themselves—you’ll love your stunning, newly aligned smile.
Invisalign Near Me in San Antonio, TX
If you would like to learn more about aligning your smile with Invisalign, our team at Springs Dental Care is here to help. We are happy to evaluate your orthodontic needs and get you on track to the straight smile you’ve always wanted. We invite you to call us at (210) 939-1919 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!