Invisalign® in St. Augustine

Who would want to go for months or years with metal brackets and wires on their teeth showing every time they speak or smile? Who would want to visit their dentist on a frequent basis to have their braces tightened and feel the discomfort and even pain often associated with it if they didn't have to? The answer: probably nobody.

Fortunately, there is an alternative to standard metal braces that delivers the same effective results without all the downsides. It’s called Invisalign^® and it’s a more comfortable and less conspicuous way to straighten or realign teeth and correct orthodontic issues.

Invisalign^® Definition

Clear aligner trays are a method of straightening and realigning teeth to fix orthodontic problems that gradually shift teeth into place over time like braces but without the unsightliness, discomfort, and long treatment time of braces. Invisalign^® is the most popular and widely used brand of clear aligners.

Invisalign’s Benefits

Made of a thin and flexible orthodontic material, Invisalign^® clear aligners are more comfortable, and because they’re not affixed to your teeth, they’re removable. This makes eating simpler and dental hygiene potentially more thorough and effective.

Invisalign^® can correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, including teeth crowding, crooked teeth and teeth spacing issues. It can also correct mildly to moderately abnormal bites, including open bites, cross-bites, underbites and overbites. However, when you consider Invisalign^® vs braces, braces may be your only option to correct severe dental issues.

The Invisalign^® Treatment Process

The initial step in the Invisalign^® process requires a visit to our St. Augustine orthodontist’s office. There, Invisalign^® dentists will build a 3D image of your teeth and jawbone. This image will then inform the Invisalign^® dentists of how best to shift your teeth into more appropriate alignment.

From that plan, your dentist or orthodontist will have a sequence of clear plastic aligner trays custom created for you. These trays will apply gentle pressure to gradually shift your teeth into the place and position you desire.

You’ll then follow the instructions your Invisalign^® dentists give you to wear the aligners between approximately 20 and 22 hours per day and trade out one set of trays for the next set approximately once per week or so.

Typically, you’ll only remove your Invisalign^® trays when you eat or drink, brush or floss your teeth, or clean your aligners.

Throughout this process, you’ll make regular visits to your orthodontist’s office to check how treatment is coming along and make any adjustments to your treatment as necessary.

After treatment, you may be instructed to wear Invisalign^® retainers to keep the results of your treatment intact.

Advantages of Invisalign^®

• Aesthetic appeal
• Removability
• Simplicity of keeping your teeth and gums clean
• Improved oral and periodontal health
• Less potential issues and emergencies

What’s the Cost of Invisalign^® vs Braces?

The Invisalign^® cost is actually comparable with the price of traditional metal braces. The Consumer Guide for Dentistry reports that the Invisalign^® cost generally ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, but the cost of Invisalign^® treatment can vary according to the complexity of your orthodontic issues, the length of treatment you require, and where you live. The cost of Invisalign^® in St. Augustine is comparatively reasonable and affordable when you come to Anastasia Dental Associates for treatment.

At our dental office, we can also come up with a realistic payment plan with you to make treatment with Invisalign^® more affordable for you. Give us a call today to learn how you can afford the cost of Invisalign^®.

Is Invisalign^® Right for Me?

If you’re thinking about getting orthodontic treatment with Invisalign^® in St. Augustine, consider these questions to aid you in figuring out if it’s the right option for you:

• Do I have bite issues or crowding with my teeth?
• Does the prospect of wearing metal braces make me feel self-conscious?
• Can I commit to actually wearing the aligner trays for 20-22 hours per day?
• Will I be able to care for my Invisalign^® aligners properly?

Letting orthodontic issues go untreated can lead to a host of other problems for your dental health and even your overall health. Don’t leave your orthodontic issues untreated. Call Anastasia Dental Associates right away to discuss Invisalign^® in St. Augustine for you.