Invisalign Clear Braces
Straighten Your Crooked Smile
State-of-the-art Invisalign treatment is designed with the busy lifestyle of adults in mind. Learn more about this unique orthodontic approach!
Were you unable to have orthodontic treatment as a child? Or did you wear braces but your teeth relapsed because you didn’t wear your retainer as instructed? Until recently, the only option to help adults with misaligned or relapsed teeth was to spend years in metal braces.
Of course, this wasn’t an option at all for adults who didn’t want to deal with the inconvenience or appearance of braces. But at our Midland Park dental office, we offer Invisalign. Invisalign is an adult orthodontic system that transforms a crooked smile without the need for a mouthful of metal or years of treatment.
How Invisalign Is Different
Instead of metal brackets and wires affixed to your teeth, Invisalign clear aligners look and fit like a dental night guard that slips over your teeth. We use Invisalign to correct many of the same problems as braces:
Crowded teeth
Teeth with uneven gaps
Overbite
Underbite
Open bite
Crossbite
Invisalign offers several benefits compared to traditional orthodontics:
The crystal-clear plastic used for your aligners makes them virtually invisible when worn.
There is no metal and wire to poke into and irritate sensitive tissue in the mouth.
Since you can remove the aligners, you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods and brush and floss as usual.
For adults, treatment can take as little as a year; treatment times for teens average about 24 to 36 months.
Planning Your Invisalign Treatment
The first step is to meet with Dr. Misato or Dr. Venuti who performs a thorough evaluation to determine if treatment with Invisalign is right for you.
Next, we take comfortable digital impressions of your teeth. The data we collect is then used with specialized software to develop a 3-D model of your teeth. Our doctors use this model to plan out the movement of your teeth through each stage of treatment.
We send your treatment plan to an Invisalign lab that prepares a series of clear plastic aligners according to our specifications.
Each set of aligner trays is unique and customized to move your teeth into the desired position gradually.
Our doctors will instruct you to wear each set for 22 hours a day for about two weeks and then move to the next set of aligners.
You will proceed like this, step by step, until all you have used all your aligners and treatment is complete. The number of aligners needed varies significantly from patient to patient. Some cases require as many as 30 to 40 sets to achieve the desired results.
Is Invisalign the Right Choice for You?
Millions of adults and teens have enjoyed the ease of treatment with Invisalign, and we would love to help you decide if it’s the right approach for you. Please call our Midland Park dental office to arrange a consultation with Dr. Misato or Dr. Venuti to get started.
FAQs
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If you’re an adult who wants to fix crooked or crowded teeth but doesn’t have the time to deal with metal braces, Invisalign clear braces may be the solution you need.
Instead of metal brackets and wires affixed to your teeth, Invisalign crystal-clear plastic aligners fit comfortably over your teeth like a mouth guard.
Invisalign offers several advantages compared to treatment with traditional braces:
The smooth plastic surface makes Invisalign comfortable and easy to wear.
Since the aligners are removable for meals and hygiene, there are no food restrictions.
Keeping your teeth clean is easy because you take the aligners out to brush and floss.
The crystal-clear aligners blend with your smile and most people won’t notice them.
Treatment times with Invisalign are typically about 12 to 15 months for adults.
Dr. Misato Fukuda is a certified Invisalign provider, so you know that you can count on her to deliver outstanding results. The process starts with a consultation at our office to talk to you about your concerns and see if Invisalign is a good fit for you.
Next, we take x-rays, digital impressions, and photos that we use to develop your treatment plan. When your custom aligners are ready, we’ll instruct you to wear each for at least 22 hours a day for two weeks. Then you’ll move to the next set in the series, and when you’ve gone through all your aligners, treatment will be finished.
If you would like more information about Invisalign clear braces at our Midland Park dental office, please call to arrange a consultation so we can help you achieve your best smile!
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Most adults and teens with crowding, spacing issues, or mild to moderate bite problems can qualify for Invisalign. The best way to know is to schedule a consultation so Dr. Misato or Dr. Venuti can evaluate your teeth, review your goals, and recommend the right approach.
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Adult treatment often ranges from 12 to 15 months, depending on how much movement is needed. Some cases require fewer aligners, while others may need 30 to 40 sets. Teens usually require longer, averaging 24 to 36 months. Your customized plan will outline the exact number of steps.
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Not much. You’ll wear your aligners 22 hours per day but can remove them to eat, drink, brush, and floss. There are no food restrictions, and most people find the smooth plastic trays comfortable within a few days. Regular check-ins help us track progress and keep your treatment on schedule.
