A misaligned smile can negatively impact your confidence and your oral health.
Traditional braces are not the only solution. At Fort Bend Dental, we are preferred providers of Invisalign®, a popular braces alternative.
Learn more about this revolutionary orthodontic treatment available at our Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Aliana and Sugar Land, TX, offices…
Why Should You Choose Invisalign Over Braces To Straighten Your Smile?
Easy, Comfortable, and Virtually Invisible
Discreet
Invisalign aligners are made of BPA-free plastic and fit precisely over your teeth. They are barely noticeable, allowing you to feel less self-conscious while straightening your smile.
Comfortable
While the metal brackets of traditional braces can cause irritation and discomfort, the smooth plastic used for these aligners is much gentler on your lips and gums.
Removable
Invisalign aligners can be easily removed during meals and while brushing and flossing. This system is much simpler than braces, and allows you to eat whatever you like.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign works much like traditional orthodontic treatment, but without metal wires and brackets. Like braces, Invisalign aligners apply gentle pressure to teeth. Each aligner tray has a slightly different shape than the one that precedes it, so they gradually reposition your teeth over the course of a year or more.
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As a preferred provider of Invisalign, Fort Bend Dental offers standard Invisalign treatment, a program designed especially for teens, and an express method with a cosmetic focus that can be completed in a matter of months.
Invisalign can correct many of the same orthodontic problems as braces. Here are a few of the conditions our dentists treat with Invisalign at our Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Aliana and Sugar Land practice:
Crossbite
One arch is shifted too close to the tongue or cheek.
Gapped Teeth
There are noticeable spaces between the teeth.
Open Bite
The upper and lower arches do not make complete contact.
Overcrowding
Teeth are too close together, overlapping in many areas.
While Invisalign can address any one of these conditions, it can also correct multiple issues at once to improve your bite and enhance your smile. Your orthodontic plan will be completely customized to eventually give you a smile that is not only more attractive, but also easier to maintain.
Why Address Dental Misalignment?
This video explains how overbites, underbites, gapped teeth, or overly crowded teeth can negatively affect your comfort and your health.
Do You Qualify For Invisalign Aligners?
Candidacy Factors
Moderate Misalignment
Invisalign works best for mild to moderate cases. If you suffer from severe malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth), you may require traditional braces.
Responsibility
For best results, patients must wear Invisalign aligners for at least 22 hours a day. They must also follow recommended guidelines and take care not to lose the aligner trays.
Discretion Is a Priority
Many teens and adults choose Invisalign because it is virtually invisible. Your friends and family will not be able to tell that you are wearing an orthodontic appliance.
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Melissa Allen
2020
Fort Bend Dental is fantastic! The office is beautiful, clean and all safety measures are followed closely. The staff is wonderful and the dentists take their time to explain the plan and make sure you are comfortable. I was very impressed and will definitely be back for my next check up.
I always love coming here to get my dental work. The staff is always friendly and wanting to hold conversations, and they are understanding of my allergies, anxieties, and everything. Also, love the new office!
Standard Invisalign treatment can straighten your smile in as little as 12 to 14 months.
Digital Impressions
If you decide that clear aligner therapy is for you, we will take digital impressions of your smile. Our handheld wand captures thousands of images of your teeth and pieces them together to create a digital model of your bite. This model will be used to create your custom Invisalign appliances.
Fabrication of Aligners
We will send your scans to our partner dental lab. There, a trained technician will create your new aligner trays according to our dentists’ specifications. Each tray will be designed to move the teeth a little further into their desired positions.
Active Treatment
During treatment, you will be required to wear your appliances a minimum of 22 hours per day. You can remove them when you are eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing, or flossing. Every two weeks, you will replace your aligners with the next set in the series until your desired results are achieved.
Maintaining Your Results
At the conclusion of your treatment, your teeth will be straight and uniform. Retention is necessary to keep the teeth from shifting back into their original positions. At Fort Bend Dental, we provide every Invisalign patient with a Vivera® retainer.
To keep your aligner trays in optimal condition, it is important to care for them properly. Here are a few recommendations from our dentists in Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Aliana and Sugar Land:
Clean Them Regularly
Your trays should be cleaned in the morning and in the evening. Use a soft toothbrush and clear antibacterial soap. Avoid toothpaste, as some formulas can scratch the aligners.
Rinse Your Trays
Patients should rinse their Invisalign trays every time they are removed. Doing so helps wash away dried saliva, food particles, plaque, and cavity-causing bacteria.
Soak Them Daily
Soak your aligners every day in a special cleansing solution to keep them clean and odor-free. Simply brush them with a toothbrush before placing them back in your mouth.
Use A Protective Case
Whenever you remove your trays, be sure to keep them in a protective case to prevent damage. You should also avoid storing them in extreme temperatures, as they can become warped.
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