Invisible Braces
For years, dental braces have been used by orthodontists to improve how people of all ages look, feel and live – by fixing crooked, crowded teeth, by closing gaps and by correcting everything from overbites to underbites. Although braces changed the lives of millions of men, women and children, most people today wrongly assume that the appliances themselves have changed very little over the years.
The fact is, orthodontic braces have changed a great deal. For instance, standard silver braces have been replaced with a rainbow of colors including black, gold, pink, yellow, jade, blue and purple. Also, along with metal, ceramic braces have become an option; fluoride releasing glue have replaced wired bands for bonding small brackets to the teeth; and, finally, heat activated nickel titanium wires have reduced the number of trips to the orthodontist for tightening – something that's quite appealing due to the traffic here in Los Angeles.
Sounds good, but not good enough, right? You're holding out for removable braces. Done. What's that? You're also waiting for invisible braces – removable, one of a kind, invisible braces that cost about the same as traditional braces. Yeah, wouldn't it be nice? It is.
Dental braces aren't the end of the world; they're the beginning of a whole new smile. You don't have to be anxious about discomfort, self-conscious about huge metal bands in your mouth, or fearful about getting cavities when you seek the orthodontic expertise of Dr. Arleen Azar-Mehr serving Granada Hills, Reseda, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Mission Hills, Woodland Hills, and Santa Clarita. Call for an appointment at (818) 886-6666 or contact us online today.
Invisalign® Versus Conventional Braces
Like conventional braces, Invisalign® straightens your teeth, reduces your risk of periodontal disease, relieves pressure on the jaws and improves difficulties with chewing, speaking and breathing. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign® does so without wires and brackets. Rather, it utilizes a series of clear, custom-made, medical grade plastic aligners that you can easily remove to brush and floss your teeth or for that special occasion. You can even eat and drink what you like without worry that food and plaque will find their way into hard to reach hiding spots among bands or wires. Oh, and did we mention they're virtually invisible?
The Invisalign® system combines advanced computer imaging, custom manufacturing and orthodontic science to create clear braces that, like their traditional counterpart, exert controlled force on your teeth to gradually – and gently – reposition them.
Achieving a beautiful smile with Invisalign® is as easy as 1-2-3:
- A clear set of 12 to 48 custom aligners is created based on the current placement of your teeth and the desired final position as recommended by Dr. Azar-Mehr.
- You slip on the first aligner, replacing it in 2 to 3 weeks with the next in the series. This continues until you have completed your set. Dr. Azar-Mehr will periodically monitor your progress. You should start to see results within the first few visits.
- When you remove your last aligner, and you're done – a beautiful smile. This is a great opportunity to tell friends, family and co-workers that you had braces, because otherwise they might never know!
Hundreds of thousands of people, including adults and teens have opted for state-of-the-art, easy-to-use Invisalign® braces. But, only an orthodontist trained and certified by Align Technology – like Dr. Azar-Mehr – can treat with Invisalign® effectively.
With clear, virtually invisible braces, you've got every reason to correct your bite and improve your smile and Los Angeles orthodontist Dr. Arleen Azar-Mehr serving Granada Hills, Reseda, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Mission Hills, Woodland Hills, and Santa Clarita can help. Call for an appointment at (818) 886-6666 or contact us online today.