Invisalign®

A Straight Smile, Without Traditional Braces

Having crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or a misaligned bite not only impacts your physical appearance, but it can also harm your oral health. These kinds of orthodontic issues put patients at risk of excessive wear and tear on the teeth, temporomandibular joint disorder, tooth decay, and cavities. So, seeking orthodontic treatment with Invisalign will not only straighten your smile and elevate your appearance but also improve your oral health.  

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a popular orthodontic treatment alternative to traditional metal braces. Traditional braces use a system of metal wires, metal brackets, and rubber bands to gradually shift the teeth into proper alignment. Instead, Invisalign uses a system of graduated, clear, aligner trays that fit snugly over the teeth. These aligner trays exert slight pressure on specific teeth to gently shift them into the desired locations and alignment.  

Why Choose Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign?

Treatment with Invisalign offers several benefits and advantages compared to traditional braces:

• Discreet - Invisalign's clear aligner trays are virtually invisible when worn on the teeth. So, you can straighten your smile without having to hide your smile behind highly visible metal braces.

• Comfortable - Invisalign's clear aligner trays are made of smooth plastic that is gentle on the soft tissues. This means they won't rub against the tongue, lips, or cheeks, causing irritation or sores the way that metal braces can.

• No Dietary Restrictions - Invisalign is designed to be removed during mealtimes, which means that patients can continue enjoying all of their favorite foods during treatment. There's no need to avoid hard or sticky foods that you wouldn't be able to eat with traditional metal braces.

• No Lifestyle Restrictions - Additionally, it's perfectly safe to continue participating in all of your favorite sports and athletic activities while wearing Invisalign. There's no need to worry about soft tissue injuries occurring as a result of Invisalign treatment.

• Easy Care - Invisalign doesn't require the use of any special oral hygiene tools. Patients can simply brush and soak their aligner trays in addition to continuing to brush and floss their teeth, as usual.  

What to Expect: The Invisalign Treatment Process

Consultation

The Invisalign treatment process begins with a consultation where we evaluate your orthodontic alignment and determine if Invisalign is right for you.

Personalized Treatment Plan

If you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, your treatment plan will begin with diagnostic images, a three-dimensional digital scan of your mouth, and a personalized treatment plan where we create each step in your treatment system and design your expected treatment results. Your information is then sent to Invisalign where your personalized system of aligner trays will be created specifically for you.  

Using Your Invisalign Treatment System

Once your aligner trays are ready, we'll show you how to use them and get you started with your treatment plan. Each set of aligner trays should be worn for at least 22 hours per day for about two weeks. Once you've worn all sets of aligners for the prescribed amount of time, your teeth will be aligned and straight.  

Enjoying Your Beautifully Straight Smile

You can now enjoy your beautifully straight smile. Our dentist will work with you to determine whether you need to continue wearing a retainer after your treatment is complete to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions.  

Beautifully Straight Smiles with Invisalign in Houston, Texas

If you struggle with crooked or crowded teeth or a misaligned bite, we encourage you to consider orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. Invisalign is designed to address minor to moderate orthodontic issues such as crowded teeth, crooked teeth, gapped teeth, or malocclusion. Our dentist can evaluate your smile and bite to help you determine whether or not Invisalign is the right treatment option for you.

At Elevate Dentistry, we strive to elevate the everyday dental care experience by providing our patients with a superior treatment environment, cutting-edge treatment approaches, and exceptional treatment results. To learn more about treatment with Invisalign or to request a consultation with our dentist, we welcome you to contact our Houston dental office today.