Invisalign – Thorndale, PA

How Does Invisalign Work?

Traditional braces use brackets attached to the fronts of teeth and wires attached to the brackets to place pressure on the teeth, shifting them into their ideal alignment. Instead of brackets and wires, the Invisalign process uses a series of clear alignment trays to shift teeth over the course of about a year.

Each set of aligners in the series represents the positioning of the teeth one step closer to the desired result. Patients will wear these aligners for about two weeks at a time before exchanging them for the next set in the series. The process continues for about twelve months until patients have the flawless, perfectly aligned smiles of their dreams.

Indications for Invisalign

Invisalign is highly versatile and capable of treating all types of dental problems, such as:

Crowded Teeth

Invisalign can create space where it currently does not exist. When teeth sit too closely together, you’ll find it is much harder to brush and floss effectively, which opens a door to tooth decay and gum disease. However, with clear aligners, your teeth will begin to shift and allow for appropriate space to be created for better oral health.

Gaps Between Teeth

Another significant problem is having too much space between teeth. When gaps form, you’ll notice more food particles become trapped. If left untreated, your tooth enamel can wear down from harmful acids attacking the outermost layer. With Invisalign, your teeth will move closer together to not only create a more beautiful aesthetic but also a healthier smile.

Bite Alignment

Chronic jaw pain and worn tooth enamel and two potential problems when living with a misaligned bite. Whether it is an open bite, crossbite, underbite, or overbite, Invisalign can redirect the positioning of your teeth to move into better alignment, allowing your upper and lower arches to work together functionally.

The Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign offers an array of benefits that cannot be matched by other orthodontic solutions. When attempting to compare these clear aligners to traditional bracket and wire systems, you’ll find:

• Invisalign delivers results in about one year
• It is far more discreet than traditional metal braces that tend to shine a spotlight on your orthodontic work
• Invisalign allows for mess-free digital impressions using the iTero intraoral scanner
• Your dentist in Thorndale is a proud Invisalign Gold Plus provider, so you can trust the work you’ll receive will be top-of-the-line
• Invisalign offers greater flexibility, allowing you to remove your trays to eat, drink, and clean your teeth
• It will not irritate your soft oral tissues like regular metal brackets and wires

Our iTero® ElementTM Intraoral Scanner

It is our commitment to you and the community to always be working to provide you with 5-star care in every aspect of your treatment! We are excited to announce we now are offering iTero, fully digital impressions to our patients. What does that mean? You no longer have to endure those goopy, full-mouth impressions we all hate.

The iTero scanner is a state-of-the-art digital impression system that is a quick, comfortable, and predictable diagnostic tool that allows us to look at your bite in a three-dimensional way! The complete scan takes about 5 minutes and is a patient-friendly education tool.

Not only is this process far more comfortable than the old, putty-based impressions, but it's faster and can offer a superior clinical endpoint. Some of the benefits of using the iTero scanner include:

• No goop or gag to worry about
• A fast, accurate impression
• Ideal for Invisalign® clear aligners and retainers
• See a simulation of your potential post-treatment smile

How Does the iTero® ElementTM Intraoral Scanner Work?

During the impression process, you can breathe or swallow as you normally would. You can even pause during the process if you need to sneeze or just want to ask a question. The scanner gives us a 3D model of your mouth that we use with all Invisalign services, including the Invisalign Outcome Simulator to show you what your new smile might look like.

Understanding the Cost of Invisalign

No two patients can expect to pay the same price for Invisalign. There are many factors our team must consider before establishing a clear estimate. But as an Invisalign Gold Plus provider, you can rest assured that the care you receive will be well worth the investment. Not to mention, your dental insurance company may provide partial coverage for this type of treatment. Even if they don’t, we proudly offer financing for those who qualify! We partner with CareCredit, Lending Club, and Lending Point to ensure care is accessible and affordable. We strive to make this process as simple as possible so you can get started right away!

We can walk you through the enrollment process here in our dental office in under 5 minutes, or you can click on the link below to prequalify for payments of as little as $99.00 a month!

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