Invisalign Clear Braces

Teeth Straightening with Invisalign Invisible Braces in Daly City, CA

Invisalign clear braces are fast becoming the favored teeth-straightening alternative to traditional braces. Instead of uncomfortable and unsightly metal wires and brackets, invisible braces are just that—nearly invisible! Invisalign braces work much faster than traditional braces and straighten your teeth discretely, making them a popular option for adult braces as well as for teens. Advanced technology is used to custom-design and mold a series of thermoplastic aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place. Invisalign clear braces are most commonly used to correct:

• Overly crowded teeth
• Widely spaced teeth
• Crossbites
• Overbites
• Underbites

Clear braces are an excellent cosmetic dental solution if you are looking for a beautifully straight smile. As a distinguished lecturer on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, San Mateo County dentist Dr. Ken Hovden stays informed on the latest dental advancements. His commitment to continuing education brings you the benefits of alternative orthodontic options like invisible braces.

Invisalign Straightening Process

At your initial consultation with Dr. Hovden where you decide whether Invisalign is the best tooth-straightening option for you, we will take x-rays and images of your mouth. These images are used with 3-D computer-imaging technology to create a personalized step-by-step straightening plan for your teeth. Using this technology, we calculate where each tooth needs to shift and custom-design and mold a series of plastic aligners to gradually move the teeth into place. Each aligner takes about 2 weeks to take effect. As a qualified Invisalign provider in the South San Francisco area, Dr. Ken Hovden will show you images of each step of your teeth straightening process before you even begin.

Benefits of Invisible Braces

Time Efficient: Instead of waiting the usual 18-24 months for traditional braces to straighten your teeth, you can have the same results in less than a year with invisible braces. Besides, you will save even more time for activities you enjoy without long dental appointments or having to scrub between wires and brackets.

Promote Oral Health: Invisalign braces help maintain your oral hygiene habits since they are easily removed for eating and brushing your teeth. Instead of scrubbing between brackets you can floss and brush normally without taking extra time.

Discrete: Invisalign clear braces are specially designed so that working professionals, public speakers, and other adults can straighten their teeth without everyone knowing. Because of the translucent quality of the aligners, others can see straight through to your natural teeth. For these reasons, clear braces are often called adult braces; however many teens also prefer them to traditional braces.

Adaptable: While your Invisalign aligners will only be effective if worn continuously, they are conveniently removable for special events, eating, and brushing your teeth. You can eat the foods you enjoy and dress up once in a while without your clear braces getting in the way.

Comfortable: Instead of wires that poke and tear, each straightening aligner is carefully crafted to be smooth and fit comfortably in your mouth.

For more information on how to straighten your smile with Invisalign invisible braces contact our San Mateo County cosmetic dental office in Daly City, CA by calling or filling out the simple form on this page.