Personalized Invisalign® Clear Braces in Livingston
Straightening your teeth can not only improve your confidence but also improve your overall dental health. Dr. Michael Lee and our compassionate team at Livingston Dental Arts can treat your misaligned smile with innovative solutions like Invisalign clear braces. These clear trays can help you straighten your teeth without metal brackets or wires.
Whether you have crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or gaps between teeth, receiving Invisalign treatment from our experienced team may be the solution you're looking for. We are committed to helping our patients in the Livingston area enjoy straighter smiles. If you're looking for a treatment to transform your smile, call Livingston Dental Arts today!
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How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign uses clear trays that fit over your teeth to straighten them over time. It involves a series of aligners that apply gentle pressure to specific areas of the teeth to guide them into the desired position. Each tray is customized to fit comfortably, is nearly unnoticeable to others, and allows you to straighten your smile without greatly impacting your daily life.
Various factors determine treatment length, but it usually lasts anywhere from 12-18 months. To see treatment success, the aligners are worn for at least 22 hours daily, taking them out when eating, drinking, and brushing your teeth. You will use a new tray typically every two weeks and continue to see us for periodic appointments. As with traditional braces, our team will work closely with you to check your Invisalign treatment is going as planned and make adjustments if needed.
What Are the Benefits of Clear Braces?
The main difference that Invisalign offers over traditional metal braces is that they are fully removable. This means they are less intrusive and have a smaller impact on your daily life. Some of the other benefits you can enjoy with clear aligners:
- Significantly less noticeable than metal and wire braces
- Able to brush and floss your teeth like normal
- No restrictions on food
- Minimally invasive since there is nothing to permanently attach
- Custom fit is more comfortable
- Average treatment time is typically shorter than traditional braces
- Easy to see progress during treatment
What Issues Can Invisalign Help With?
Clear braces can be a great option for fixing mild to moderate alignment and bite issues. When you see us for a consultation, we will do a thorough assessment to determine if you qualify for Invisalign treatment. Some of the issues that Invisalign can solve include:
- Crooked teeth
- Crowding
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbites and underbites
If we determine that you are a good candidate for treatment, we will take impressions of your bite and send them off to an Invisalign lab to create your custom set of aligners. Once you receive your aligners, we will help you fit and adjust your first set and give you more information on what to expect.
FAQs About Invisalign
When looking into teeth straightening at Livingston Dental Arts, we are happy to walk you through the entire Invisalign process. Throughout your treatment, we will work closely with you to monitor treatment and help with any concerns or questions as they come up. Some questions that our patients frequently ask us include:
Caring for your aligners is simple to incorporate into your already existing dental routines. To clean your Invisalign aligners, rinse them every night when you brush your teeth and clean them with a soft toothbrush at least once daily.
Take your trays out when you eat or drink anything other than water. Brush your teeth before putting them back in, as trapped food can stain them and increase the likelihood of tooth decay.
With proper care, the results of Invisalign treatment can last a lifetime. We will work with you post-treatment to help preserve your newly straightened smile. Depending on your specific needs, this usually involves custom retainers.
If you lose your aligners, contact our office immediately so we can order a replacement set. To maintain your current results, you should continue wearing your previous set until we can provide the replacement. Avoid losing or accidentally throwing away your clear aligners by keeping them in a case whenever you aren't wearing them.
Straightening Your Teeth in Livingston
Straightening your teeth can improve your aesthetics and prevent future issues from developing. If you are looking for a discreet and effective way to straighten your smile, receiving Invisalign treatment at Livingston Dental Arts could be just what you need. The skilled and experienced team at our dental office in Livingston can help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile that you feel proud of. Schedule a consultation today to see if Invisalign is right for you!
CALL US: (973) 994-7200 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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