Invisalign – Allen, TX
The Hassle-Free Way to Straighten Teeth
Whenever you catch a glimpse of your smile in the mirror, do you focus on your crooked or misaligned teeth? As much as your orthodontic issues bother you, there’s no way that you’re committing to up to two years of having metal brackets and wires in your mouth. Fortunately, you don’t have to! At Allen Smile Design, we offer customized Invisalign clear aligners that are built to snugly fit over your teeth and gradually shift them into their ideal, aligned positions. Thanks to the advanced technology, the average Invisalign treatment is only between eight and 14 months, as opposed to up to two years if you get traditional braces. To start your journey towards a new-and-improved smile, schedule a consultation with your Invisalign-certified dentist in Allen, Dr. Lewis, today!
How Does Invisalign Work?
During your initial consultation, Dr. Lewis will examine your dental structure and determine whether Invisalign in Allen is the best orthodontic treatment for you. Once we determine that you’re a good candidate for aligners, we’ll use our iTero Digital Scanner to capture images of your teeth and create a 3D model of your mouth. After sending this information to our Invisalign laboratory, we’ll receive your custom-crafted aligners in a couple of weeks and call you in for your next visit so you can pick them up.
In order to stay on track with your timeline that Dr. Lewis created for you, you’ll need to wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day. Every two weeks, you’ll advance to your next set of aligners, and every six to eight weeks, you’ll need to see us for a progress check. We’ll examine your mouth to make sure that you’re on-track with your treatment timeline and give you your next series of trays.
Once you finish your treatment, we’ll discuss different retainer options with you. Depending on your needs, you may need to wear a retainer every night to prevent your teeth from shifting back into their previous places, erasing all of the hard-earned progress that you’ve made.
What Are The Benefits of Invisalign?
Patients gravitate towards Invisalign treatment because it offers a variety of unique benefits, the most obvious being that it’s discreet and practically unnoticeable. Some other advantages you’ll be able to enjoy while undergoing treatment include:
- Invisalign has a shorter average treatment time than braces.
- Clear aligners are more comfortable and won’t irritate your gums or oral tissues because they’re made of smooth plastic.
- Because your trays are removable, there’s no need to alter your daily diet. Just be sure to remove them before you eat.
- Shorter routine dental appointments that last about 15 to 30 minutes.
What Problems Can Invisalign Fix?
Invisalign treatment can fix a variety of minor to moderate orthodontic problems. While they’re a common treatment for adults, they’re also a great alternative to traditional braces for teenagers. Here are some problems that Invisalign can treat:
- Underbite, overbite, and crossbite
- Crowded teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Crooked teeth
To start your Invisalign treatment, be sure to contact our office and schedule a consultation today!