Reclaim your smile without braces: An introduction to clear aligner therapy with Invisalign®
It can be tough to smile freely when you don’t love the look of your smile due to crowding, gaps, and other spacing issues. Fortunately, your tooth tribe at Semidey Dental in Davie, Florida, has a solution to straighten teeth and achieve your healthiest, most confident smile, and it doesn’t involve braces!
What are my alternatives to braces?
Our dentists, Drs. Alex Semidey and Sara Tarte, are proud to offer orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. As premier Invisalign® providers with advanced training, they have helped hundreds of patients achieve their goals of straighter teeth and healthier bites.
What are clear aligners?
Clear aligners are oral appliances that are customized to fit your mouth. You will need to wear them each day as directed by your dentist. When worn as directed, they place consistent pressure on the teeth to gently, yet effectively, reposition them. Made from clear, smooth, and flexible BPA-free plastic, these aligners are designed to support the most comfortable, discreet, and safe treatment with Invisalign®.
Am I a candidate for Invisalign®?
Millions of people have successfully corrected misaligned teeth and bite imbalances with Invisalign® over the past 25-plus years. It is effective for both patients with more minor cosmetic needs to “fix” crowded or crooked teeth and for individuals with an overbite, underbite, or other discrepancies between the opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaw. We will not know for sure if you are a good candidate, though, until after your mouth is evaluated. Our dentists use advanced software to scan and render a three-dimensional image of your smile. This can then be used to both show you how your teeth will be repositioned throughout treatment and to make each of the aligners needed for every step in your treatment plan.
What else can I expect from Invisalign® treatment?
We will go over everything with you in detail during your visit, but generally, the aligner trays should be worn at all times except when eating or cleaning your teeth. Unlike braces, aligners are removable, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without restrictions and maintain a much healthier, cleaner mouth when compared to braces.
To keep your aligner trays clean, soak them in a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water while you brush your teeth. Avoid cleaning your trays with toothpaste, as it can scratch the trays. It’s also important to wear each tray in the correct order.
We recommend hygiene visits once every three months. We can also sync your orthodontic check-ins with your professional cleanings to help minimize the total number of visits to our office. Invisalign® is all about effective treatment without the hassle!
How long does treatment take?
When in Dr. Alex’s and Dr. Sara’s highly skilled and qualified hands, the average treatment can be completed within six to eight months—this compares favorably to braces, which can take 24 months. At Semidey Dental in Davie, FL, you can spend less time in treatment and more time enjoying life and your newfound or restored smile. Schedule your Invisalign® consultation today by calling us at (954) 939-0996.
