Invisalign – Crown Point, IN
Transform Your Smile Without the Metal
Mostly everyone is familiar with the benefits of orthodontic treatment, starting with the fact that it can help you achieve your best smile at last. However, many patients (mostly adults) struggle with the image of traditional braces – is it really worth it to have to wear those unnatural wires and brackets for years on end? At Advanced Dental Concepts, our doctors are happy to offer a much more aesthetically pleasing alternative to this age-old option: Invisalign. If you’re ready to schedule a consultation here in Crown Point, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Why Choose Advanced Dental Concepts for Invisalign?
- Top-Rated Dental Team
- Open Five Days a Week
- Dental Insurance Welcome
How Invisalign Works
Instead of the traditional model, Invisalign provides patients with a set of clear aligners that have been designed to fit their unique smile. Each aligner represents a different stage of treatment. As your teeth gradually shift into their desired position, the aligners are rotated out again and again. Each one should be worn for a minimum of 20 hours a day and 1-2 weeks. Throughout your teeth-straightening journey, you’ll also need to attend brief visits with our team so that we can check your progress and make sure everything’s going smoothly.
Who Invisalign Can Help
Invisalign aligners aren’t just clear, comfortable, and convenient; they are also effective, reliable, and versatile. So, if you are interested in straightening your teeth without the metal, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us! You can also read on to learn a few of the many orthodontic problems this innovative orthodontic treatment can correct.
Crowded Teeth
If there isn’t enough room in your mouth for your teeth to sit in their properly aligned places, they will crowd together. Unfortunately, the unique crevices can easily trap food particles and are difficult to clean. That’s why we recommend exploring your treatment options, like Invisalign.
Gaps Between Teeth
Sadly, gapped teeth can have a negative impact on the look and health of your smile as well. There is some good news, though: Invisalign clear aligners have proven to be an effective solution. So, if you’ve been waiting for the day when you could straighten your teeth without the metal, it’s here!
Bite Alignment
If your bite isn’t properly aligned, numerous problems can arise, from chronic jaw pain to trouble chewing properly. Fortunately, Invisalign clear aligners can be used in tandem with other orthodontic accessories, like rubber bands, to correct overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites, too.
Benefits of Invisalign
All too often, patients assume the only benefit of Invisalign is how discreet the aligners are. In reality, that’s just the beginning! In this next section, we’re covering a few of the many reasons more than 17 million patients have chosen this orthodontic treatment. So, read on!
Basically Invisible Braces
Since Invisalign aligners are crafted from smooth, see-through plastic, they are virtually undetectable when worn. As a result, people will be looking at YOU, not your braces. In fact, unless they know what to look for, even your closest family and friends likely won’t be able to tell when you are wearing your trays and when you’re not!
Easy Dental Care
Another considerable benefit: you don’t need to buy any special oral hygiene products, like interproximal toothbrushes, to keep your teeth healthy and your trays clean. Simply remove your aligners before brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. Then, when you’re done, clean your trays with a damp, soft-bristled toothbrush and clear, mild dishwashing liquid.
No Dietary Restrictions
To reduce the chances of a bracket breaking or a wire coming loose, patients with traditional braces are given a list of foods to avoid, including whole apples, popcorn, and tortilla chips. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, they don’t come with the same dietary restrictions! In fact, all we ask of our patients is that they do their best to limit their intake of cavity-causing foods, like ice cream, lollipops, and taffy.
Ultimate Convenience
Do you have a big event coming up that you want to look your very best for, like a wedding? Maybe you have an important presentation at work, and you’d prefer not to wear your trays. Good news: you can take your aligners off for a couple of hours! Just make sure to pop them back in when you’re finished.
Quicker Results
On average, treatment with Invisalign is complete within 12-18 months. This is a significant improvement over traditional braces, which often can require multiple years of your time. The key to avoiding frustrating and lengthy delays is following the guidelines provided, like wearing your aligners for a minimum of 20 hours a day, every day.
Less Time in the Treatment Chair
In addition to scheduling a checkup and cleaning every six months, patients with traditional braces need to schedule monthly adjustment appointments. That’s not the case with Invisalign! Since you can progress through portions of your treatment plan at home, you only need to visit us every 6-8 weeks so we can monitor your progress and make sure your teeth are moving as anticipated.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
You might be surprised to hear this, but there isn’t a flat fee for Invisalign. The reason for this is simple: every treatment plan is unique! Before we can provide you with a price estimate, we need to learn all about your case, including how severe the misalignment is. Then, we can provide you with a number and review the different financial solutions available, including dental insurance and flexible financing.