Amanda: If you’re looking to straighten your teeth, it’s exciting that you can do that now without any wires or brackets. We use Invisalign in our practice, which are clear aligners, which discreetly just straighten your teeth. Most patients are able to wear that and no one knows they’re in treatment, and it can give you that straight smile you’ve been looking for. When you’re an Invisalign patient, most patients’ treatment takes somewhere between 6 to 18 months, but in most cases, I’d say 6 to 12 months can achieve some straightening that you’re looking for in that smile line. So for our patients, we’re able to get them into treatment. The commitment is easy because there’s only a few visits for checkups in between. You’re able to actually change and interchange your trays at home on your own, so you don’t have to have a lot of visits, and it’s more comfortable because the teeth are moving in a very programmed, set amount each aligner that you wear. So I find patients that wear Invisalign have very minimal discomfort, and they’re able to achieve that straight smile.
Get a Straight Smile in Less Time Than Braces With Invisalign Treatment
Because no patient is the same as another, Dr. Juarez and Dr. Arnold offer more than one orthodontic option. If traditional braces simply do not fit your lifestyle, Invisalign treatment might be right for you. Instead of the metal wires and brackets of traditional braces, Invisalign gradually straightens your teeth using a series of custom-made clear plastic aligner trays.
Typically, Invisalign takes less time than traditional braces. When coupled with Propel accelerated orthodontics, your treatment can be even faster!
As with any teeth-straightening option, your first orthodontic appointment will begin with an exam to determine if you’re a suitable candidate. This will also help us catch any oral health issues we need to take care of first. We will:
- Use digital X-rays and intraoral cameras to plan your treatment
- Take digital impressions for perfectly fitting aligners
- Give you a sneak peek of your treatment using a progress simulator, so you’ll know exactly what to expect
Once you receive your trays, you simply wear each set for about two weeks, keeping them in at least 20 hours a day. We’ll see you every six weeks or so for a progress check. That’s how simple your treatment is!
Call Houston Uptown Dentists today for Invisalign in Houston. Get a straight smile without all the metal! You can also make an appointment online. We’re located at 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1620 in Houston.