Crooked teeth cause various issues within your smile, increasing your risk for tooth decay and gum disease development. Our doctors are happy to provide Invisalign clear aligners to straighten crooked teeth. Invisalign treatment is a discreet alternative to traditional orthodontic solutions like metal braces.
At Rebol Family Dentistry, we help many patients achieve their dream smiles with our comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services. Our Asheville, NC, dental office is a comfortable and family-friendly environment. We have the experience and equipment to treat all your dental concerns, including crooked teeth and malocclusion. Continue reading to learn about our Invisalign services.
Invisalign in Asheville, NC
Dr. Rebol is an experienced cosmetic dentist in Asheville, NC. Our team has helped many of our patients straighten their teeth using Invisalign technology. Invisalign is a system of clear aligners shaped similarly to retainers.
The plastic, see-through material allows patients to straighten their teeth without anyone knowing they are undergoing treatment. The aligners apply pressure to your teeth and encourage them to shift into a straighter, more desirable position.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a popular alternative to traditional metal braces for straightening teeth. Some of the benefits of correcting your crooked teeth using Invisalign include:
Removability: You can easily remove your Invisalign clear aligners to eat, drink, and brush your teeth throughout the day. If you wear your Invisalign aligners for an average of 20-22 hours daily, your treatment plan will still progress as planned.
No Added Oral Hygiene Precautions: Invisalign aligners consist of smooth, comfortable plastic. They won’t irritate your gums or cheeks like metal braces can. Patients with traditional braces must adapt their oral hygiene routine around the metal brackets and wires.
However, with Invisalign’s removability, patients don’t have to worry about this inconvenience. Instead, Invisalign patients can simply remove the aligners to brush and floss. All you have to do is rinse them off under cold water, and put them back on after brushing and flossing.
No Dietary Restrictions: Patients with metal braces must avoid excessively crunchy and chewy foods to prevent damage to their dental hardware. However, Invisalign patients don’t have to worry about this. The aligners are durable, and you will easily remove them to eat or drink.
Less Time Spent In The Dental Chair: Metal braces work when you slowly tighten the hardware to create pressure on your dental structures. This requires many visits to the dental office for tightening and maintaining the hardware. With Invisalign, we give patients all their aligners at the beginning of their treatment plan. While some check-up appointments are necessary, you will spend less time in the dental chair with Invisalign versus traditional braces.
The Invisalign Procedure
The Invisalign process is quick and simple at our dental office. We begin with an initial consultation. Our orthodontist or dentist will assess your teeth and bite to decide if you are a candidate for Invisalign. If you are, we will create a treatment plan that will include the steps you will take to complete treatment.
Next, we will use 3D imaging technology to create a digital model of your teeth. We can also show the step-by-step movement of your teeth during treatment using this model. Then we will send the model to the Invisalign labs where they will create your alignment trays. The aligners smooth and comfortable plastic trays that are virtually invisible when you wear them.
We will require you to wear your set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day. You will only remove them to eat, drink, brush, and floss. You will get new sets in the mail to wear for about 1 to 2 weeks before moving on to the next set in the series.
Throughout your treatment, you may have regular check-up visits with our dentist to monitor your progress. We will make sure that your teeth are moving as planned. Once your treatment is complete, we will provide you with retainers to maintain the position of your straighter teeth. Retainers prevent orthodontic relapse, or prevent teeth from shifting back to their original position.
Are You A Candidate For Invisalign?
Invisalign can treat most cases of mild to moderate orthodontic concerns. However, you may need more extensive treatment options for severe orthodontic issues. The best way to determine if we can fix your crooked teeth using Invisalign is to schedule a consultation.
You can schedule an appointment online with our experienced dentists, or give us a call at 828.247.7222. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you achieve your dream smile!