Clear aligners from Invisalign use advanced technology to gently guide your teeth into their optimal positions. The best part? Your lifestyle isn’t interrupted, meaning you can still enjoy the activities you love and the foods you can’t live without. Straighten your smile in secret.
Invisalign® offers an alternative to traditional metal braces by using clear aligner trays to help gradually straighten your teeth. Most of the time, people assume this is a cosmetic therapy, and they’re not wrong – Invisalign can help move teeth into a beautiful, perfectly balanced arch. At CPW Dentistry, we believe the benefits of Invisalign are more than just cosmetic.
Invisalign can correct a host of problems caused by “malocclusion” — a misaligned bite. The literal Latin translation is “bad bite,” but we don’t want you to feel bad about it. Your misalignment may be inherited or caused by early tooth loss or an accident. Malocclusion isn’t always obvious. Even if your front teeth look straight, your upper and lower jaws may not meet properly. Here are some examples of how misalignment can cause issues, and how correcting them can lead to a healthier mouth.
Alignment issues can cause teeth to “collide” instead of gliding smoothly past one another when you chew, speak, or clench. Repeated force can damage tissue and lead to chipping, enamel wear, or gum recession.
Crooked or crowded teeth can be more difficult to clean because they overlap each other, trapping food and bacteria in the spaces around them. Over time, this can lead to tooth decay or gum disease.
Sometimes, an imbalanced bite can cause chewing difficulties while you’re eating, speech impediments, or discomfort in your jaw. Correcting the alignment of your bite can provide relief.
Experience the precision of Invisalign treatment, guided by a team who makes every detail count.
Every Invisalign journey is different, but these are some typical milestones.
You’ll have a chance to ask all your questions and make sure Invisalign is the right choice for you. We’ll confirm that you’re a good candidate and use our iTero® Element™ scanner to take an incredibly detailed digital impression of your teeth and gums. No goo, no radiation! Then, we’ll use a 3D model to preview your potential results and help take the guesswork out of your decision. If you choose to begin treatment, this same scan can be used to create your aligners and retainers.
We’ll take a series of molds, x-rays, and photographs of your teeth to send to Invisalign so you can get your treatment started.
You and your provider will look at a 3D computer model of your teeth to see exactly how they will move, and what the final, proper, alignment will look like. At this visit, we’ll know how long your treatment will take.
Not everyone needs this step, but if we need to create a bit more space between teeth or place small, tooth-colored “buttons” to help the trays work effectively, this is when we’ll do it.
You’ll see your dentist about every six weeks so we can monitor your progress and provide your next sets of aligners. These visits are quick and give you the reassurance of consistent professional attention.
The average length of treatment is around a year, but it all depends on your unique treatment plan. Once everything is in its perfect place, we’ll remove any attachments we needed to place.
We’ll set you up with retainers to prevent your teeth from gradually shifting back toward their initial position.
CPW Dentistry’s very own hygienist, Cailin, completed Invisalign treatment, so we asked her a few questions:
That if I forgot to put my trays in right after eating, they would feel super tight again from my teeth starting to shift so quickly.
Brushing my teeth after eating before I put my trays in (you have to do this to help prevent cavities) and then being offered a snack the minute my trays were back in!
Yes! I always liked my smile, even before Invisalign, but afterward, I couldn’t believe how big my smile seemed! I just wish I’d done it sooner.
While other clear aligner systems may promise lower prices, Invisalign® is the most advanced clear aligner technology in the world — paired with the expertise and personalized care of our experienced providers. Your dedicated Treatment Coordinator will help you explore every financial option and create a plan that fits your goals and budget. The fee for Invisalign treatment is generally between $5,199 and $7,418. The retainers you receive at the end of your treatment will cost around $900.
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