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May
Your Journey to a Straighter Smile: The 5-Step Procedure for Invisalign
Are you hesitant about wearing braces as an adult? You’re not alone—and luckily, you’re not out of options either. Here’s the good news: a beautifully straight smile is still possible, and it can happen more discreetly than you ever imagined. Invisalign treatment in Brentwood, California, is a revolutionary way to straighten teeth. With nearly invisible aligners, the Invisalign system perfects your smile with minimal fuss and maximum effect!
Excited about Invisalign? Why don’t you schedule an appointment with Brentwood Dental Care? Let’s help you get the smile you want, how you want it!
How Invisalign works: The clear path to a straighter smile
Invisalign works like metal braces. The aligners apply controlled pressure on your teeth, moving them to a desired position over time. However, instead of wearing metal appliances, Invisalign uses “barely-there” aligners to correct crowded, crooked, or gapped teeth.
The Invisalign treatment is complex, but the procedure is simple. Here’s how it unfolds.
- Initial examination: It all starts with a consultation. We’ll examine your teeth to determine your eligibility for Invisalign. We’ll proceed with treatment if you are free from decay and gum disease. While Invisalign is an advanced and effective solution for many, it may not be suitable for complex cases such as severe overbites or jaw development concerns.
- Impressions: We’ll scan your teeth using advanced 3D imaging—no goopy impressions here! Then, we map out a personalized treatment plan and show you a digital preview of how your smile will transform over time.
- Starting treatment: Our Invisalign lab creates your aligners based on the treatment plan. These clear, smooth trays fit snugly over your teeth and gently guide them into alignment. You’ll wear them for 20–22 hours a day—but they’re so discreet that most people won’t even notice. During treatment, maintain your aligners diligently to prevent stains, damage, and infections. Our team will give detailed instructions to ensure your aligners stay in excellent shape.
- Check-in appointments: You’ll switch to a new set of aligners every 1–2 weeks. Each aligner is slightly different, gradually moving your teeth closer to a straighter, healthier position. We’ll check in with you every 6-8 weeks to ensure everything is on track.
- Retainer use: Although patients vary, many achieve their intended results within 6-18 months. Once you complete treatment, we’ll give you a retainer to ensure your brand-new smile stays aligned. Otherwise, your teeth may move back to their old, misaligned positions.
Invisalign has transformed over 18 million smiles globally, and it’s easy to see why. The aligners are discreet, so you’ll transform your smile without drawing unwanted attention. Additionally, the removability of the aligners allows you to live life without limitations. You can remove the aligners for up to two hours daily. This way, you can take them out during meals, important meetings, or when cleaning your teeth.
Meet your Brentwood Invisalign dentist!
Invisalign has redefined how we straighten teeth. Patients can enjoy confident smiles with convenience, comfort, discreetness, and more. Ready to start your Invisalign transformation in Brentwood, CA? Call (310) 444-9900 or email info@brentwooddentalcare.net and schedule an appointment with Brentwood Dental Care. Expect a comfortable, reassuring orthodontic experience with Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel.