Invisalign®

When your teeth are obviously not aligned properly, the cosmetic effect it can have on your smile’s appearance can be a significant one. The trouble for many patients, though, is that metal orthodontic braces don’t always seem like a more attractive option. If appearance is the main concern, then patients may be more likely to neglect correcting the problem. Invisalign® clear aligners eliminate that concern by remaining discreet and unnoticeable when placed over your teeth. Therefore, one of the biggest ways patients in North Hollywood, CA, benefit from Invisalign® is by gaining the confidence to straighten their crooked teeth so they can enjoy better oral health for life.

More confidence throughout your treatment

Invisalign® clear aligners don’t consist of noticeable brackets and wires like traditional braces. Instead, they consist of a custom-designed, virtually invisible aligners that slip comfortably over your teeth, gradually guiding them toward more symmetrical positions. The aligners are designed specifically to remain undetectable so you can enjoy a greater level of confidence throughout the course of your treatment.

No major changes to your diet

Besides looking better, Invisalign® aligners are also temporarily removable. Because they slip over your teeth, they aren’t semi-permanently bonded in place like brackets and wires. This means you can take your aligners off before you eat so you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about anything sticking in your braces.

No special considerations for good hygiene

You can also remove your aligners before brushing and flossing your teeth so your toothbrush and floss aren’t impeded by them. This means you can clean your teeth and gums more effectively without needing additional tools such as an interdental cleaner to brush and clean around your braces. Because your hygiene routine is simpler and more successful, you can also enjoy a reduced risk of issues such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Ask Us if Invisalign® Is Right for You

If your teeth aren’t properly aligned, then Invisalign® clear aligners may be a better option for your smile than traditional orthodontic braces. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

Straight, evenly aligned teeth do more than just look better than crooked teeth; they also have a better chance of staying strong and healthy for life. Crooked teeth don’t meet each other squarely when you bite down, and that imbalance can lead to a host of bite problems and oral health issues down the road. The trouble is that many patients consider that risk worth avoiding the inconvenience of traditional braces. However, that’s often no longer an issue thanks to clear, comfortable Invisalign® aligners.

The Point of Straighter Teeth

Esthetically speaking, the healthy and symmetrical appearance of properly aligned teeth is usually more pleasing than that of teeth that don’t line up correctly. However, that symmetry is important for a more functional reason – your jaw produces immense amounts of pressure, and being evenly spaced allows your teeth to successfully absorb that pressure. Otherwise, some teeth have to shoulder more stress than they’re meant to, which can cause increasingly worse tooth damage and exacerbate your tooth misalignment. Straightening crooked teeth is the only way to correct the situation and restore your smile’s health and appearance.

Why Choose Invisalign®?

The benefits of Invisalign®, which consists of clear aligners rather than brackets and wires, mostly focus on the confidence of virtually invisible treatment and the convenience of being able to remove the aligners temporarily. For instance, if you’re worried about how braces will make your smile look, then Invisalign® alleviates that concern by remaining nearly invisible. If you’re concerned about dietary and hygiene changes required to accommodate braces, then you can benefit most from the convenience of removing your aligners before eating and brushing and flossing your teeth.

Ask Your Dentist About Invisalign®

If your teeth are even just slightly crooked, then straightening them with Invisalign® aligners is a good idea for your smile’s appearance as well as your long-term oral health. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

While treatments like Invisalign® have revolutionized dental health care for many patients, the success of those treatments lies largely in the planning stage. For instance, when designing your Invisalign® treatment, we utilize the advanced iTero® 3D imaging system, which offers a more comprehensive view of your oral health than ever before. Today, we take a closer look at treatment planning with iTero®, and the many ways in which your smile benefits from the advanced technology.

What Is iTero®?

iTero® is an innovative 3D imaging system that utilizes a series of digital X-ray images to create a comprehensive view of your teeth, their roots, your jawbone structure, and more. Each digital image is taken from a different angle, and when combined, they create a complete 3D model of your mouth. Using this model, your dentist can accurately diagnose the specifics of your tooth misalignment and the most appropriate path of movement for your aligners to guide your teeth through.

How Your Smile Benefits

The point of Invisalign® treatment is to correct your tooth misalignment to optimize your bite’s function. That takes a high level of precision that is best achieved with 3D imaging, and the benefits you’ll experience include:

• More successful treatment results
• Lower chance of orthodontic relapse in the future
• A digital projection of your smile after treatment
• More precise dental records for future reference
• No need for messy, uncomfortable molds
• Optimal fit for your aligners
• And more

Learn More About iTero® Imaging

With the advanced iTero® imaging system, we can not only ensure the success of your Invisalign® treatment, but also show you what your smile will look like before we even begin. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

Not everyone has to deal with crooked teeth, but for those that do, the problem is often more complex than just the alignment of their teeth. For instance, adults who work in fields where their appearance is important or who simply wish to avoid the inconvenience of braces may hesitate to seek orthodontic treatment with traditional braces. Fortunately, Invisalign® offers a more discreet alternative to braces that can successfully straighten teeth in a more comfortable, convenient, and discreet manner.

The Difference Between Aligners and Braces

The point of orthodontic treatment is realign crooked teeth to make them more symmetrical, and therefore, more attractive and functional. Traditionally, this process require the use of bracket-and-wire braces that gently and continuously apply pressure to crooked teeth. The brackets are bonded to your teeth, and the arch wire is used to maintain the pressure necessary to move them. By contrast, Invisalign® aligners don’t rely on brackets and wires, though they provide the same careful and continuous pressure necessary to realign your crooked teeth.

The Invisalign® Approach to Orthodontics

Invisalign’s clear aligners take a slightly different approach to orthodontic treatment than braces do. The goal is the same – to slowly realign crooked teeth – but rather than brackets and wires, aligners use the force of strategic aligner design to guide your teeth. Every aligner in your series will be custom-designed to move your teeth to a certain degree. When you change your aligners for the next in the series, the new ones will continue this path of movement until its time for the next ones. By the time you’ve completed treatment, your teeth will be symmetrically aligned, improving your smile’s appearance and your bite’s function with the same success as traditional braces.

Ask Us if You Can Benefit from Invisalign®

If you have crooked teeth, then find out if you can straighten them more comfortably and conveniently with the help of Invisalign® aligners. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

Invisalign® clear aligners are a more discreet and comfortable way to straighten crooked teeth compared to traditional braces, and as such, they come with a number of different benefits. The greatest of which, though, is the fact that patients who would normally skip orthodontic treatment out of fear of braces can now straighten their teeth without worrying about them. When your teeth are crooked, the consequences can extend beyond your smile’s appearance, and avoiding these consequences are vital to your long-term oral health.

Maintaining Your Confidence

One of the biggest hang ups that older teen and adult patients have about traditional metal braces is the way they might make their smiles look. While not unattractive, metal brackets and wires can significantly distract from the healthy, natural appearance of your smile. Instead of conspicuous braces, Invisalign® straightens teeth by using custom-designed aligners that strategically guide teeth toward straighter positions.

Keeping Up with Good Hygiene

Once you’ve successfully straightened your teeth, keeping them clean every day becomes much easier. However, during your orthodontic treatment, it can be more difficult having to work around brackets and wires to remove plaque and food debris. Instead working around Invisalign® aligners, you can remove them before brushing and flossing, allowing you to keep up with good hygiene every day without having to go through extraordinary measures.

Benefiting from Straighter Teeth

By making orthodontic treatment more discreet and convenient, Invisalign® encourages more patients to straighten their crooked teeth than ever before. This means more patients can avoid oral health complications like imbalanced bite function, damaged TMJ joints, and much more.

A More Comfortable Way to Straighten Your Smile

Invisalign® offers a wide range of benefits, but the greatest ones are the improvements to your smile and oral health that come with straighter teeth. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.