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A gap in your teeth generally doesn’t mean you have an oral health problem. But it can affect how you feel about your appearance. If you don’t like how you look with a gap between your teeth, you can correct it—and love your smile.
At all three locations of Central Avenue Dental, we offer cosmetic dentistry because our providers know that your smile is a huge part of how you present yourself to the world. You're less likely to smile when you have less confidence in your smile because of a gap between your teeth. We offer Invisalign® to correct those kinds of issues so that you’ll feel good about smiling often.
Invisalign is an innovative treatment that has allowed millions of people to enjoy fewer imperfections in their smiles without needing conventional braces. It’s a transparent aligner system that uses modern dental technology and software to effectively move your teeth to a more perfect alignment.
Invisalign technology creates a roadmap that guides the creation of a series of custom-made, clear aligners designed to move your teeth with gentle force throughout the treatment. You wear the aligners for 22 hours each day, change them every one to two weeks or as directed, and end up with a straighter smile, usually between 6 and 18 months.
Invisalign is more comfortable, faster, and less apparent than conventional braces.
Some alignment issues threaten your dental health, but gapped teeth usually don’t. In other words, you don’t need to fix your gap to have a healthy mouth. However, many people with gaps simply dislike how it looks.
Invisalign is a good solution for correcting a gap. The aligners slowly pull teeth closer together. Other corrections, like dental bonding or veneers, require touch-ups or replacements, but when you correct a gap with Invisalign, the results last much longer.
In fact, as long as you follow your dentist’s instructions about wearing your retainer after treatment, your results should last a lifetime.
Your treatment plan always matches your individual needs, and that’s true for Invisalign as well. During your initial consultation, we discuss your concerns, consider your oral health history, examine your teeth, and suggest how to proceed.
If your dentist thinks Invisalign is the most effective way to address your concerns, we’ll work with you to create a plan and begin the process of ordering your aligners. At this point, we’ll discuss how long you need to wear the aligners each day and when to expect the next set.
You’ll need to visit for follow-up appointments so your dentist can track your progress and make necessary adjustments. Don’t worry if you lose or damage your aligners. We can help you get a replacement.
Invisalign aligners are generally comfortable, but you may feel discomfort when switching to a new set. After your treatment is completed, you’ll need to wear a retainer to maintain your results.
If you don’t love your smile, visit our website and schedule an appointment at the most convenient location of Central Avenue Dental. Let’s talk about how you can get the smile of your dreams!
