INVISALIGN
Invisalign Dentist
Is a mouthful of metal actually a better option over crooked, misaligned teeth? What if you could avoid both? General and cosmetic dentist Ronald Rogers, DDS, offers Invisalign® teeth alignment treatments at Tenth Street Family Dental in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you want a beautiful smile without the hassle of braces, call Tenth Street Family Dental or book an appointment online today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Invisalign do?
You have an innovative new alternative to braces: Invisalign. Your teeth will be progressively aligned over time thanks to clear, plastic aligners that fit over your teeth.
The aligners are removable for easy eating and teeth cleaning, but you need to wear them at least 20 hours per day for the best results. While you’re not eating or brushing your teeth, the Invisalign aligners should remain in your mouth.
Is Invisalign really better than braces?
Due to its comfort and ease of use, Invisalign is an increasingly popular treatment for misaligned teeth, especially among young adults. Not convinced quite yet? Here are the benefits of Invisalign over braces or other traditional orthodontic approaches:
- Invisibility, because people want to see your real teeth, not a mouthful of metal
- Comfort, thanks to the smooth plastic, you won’t get the mouth irritation caused by sharp metal braces
- Convenience, because when you need to floss, brush your teeth, or eat, you can just take out the aligners
- Timing, because consistent Invisalign treatments work up to 50% quicker than other orthodontic techniques
Is Invisalign right for me?
Invisalign can effectively fix mild to moderate dental misalignments, such as:
- Overcrowded teeth
- Spaces between teeth
- Rotated teeth
- Teeth misalignment after braces
Dr. Rogers may recommend an alternative treatment if you have major orthodontic and alignment issues. To see whether Invisalign is the best option for you, visit Tenth Street Family Dental for a consultation.
What should I expect from an Invisalign treatment?
First, your teeth need to be examined by Dr. Rogers to see if Invisalign is the ideal choice for you. He may take a physical impression of your teeth or use a digital scanning device to create 3D images. Using these, Dr. Rogers will develop a precise treatment plan.
Then Dr. Rogers customizes clear, plastic aligners that fit your teeth. The aligners will gradually move your teeth into their proper positions as you wear them. As your teeth begin to shift, new aligners may be made. This process continues until your smile is just right.
If you want to straighten your teeth without unsightly, painful braces, talk to Dr. Rogers about Invisalign by calling Tenth Street Family Dental or booking an appointment online today.
Invisalign® Terminology
Aligner Trays
With Invisalign® treatment, the patient will receive a series of aligner trays and swap out each one for the next one in the series every two weeks in order to gradually straighten the teeth.
Blue Compliance Indicator (Invisalign® Teen)
The blue compliance indicator is a small blue dot on the aligners that will fade from blue to clear in order to indicate if the patient is wearing the aligner for the proper amount of time and where the patient is in the Invisalign® process.
ClinCheck® Software
ClinCheck® software allows professionals to map out the straightening process the patient’s teeth will go through with Invisalign® in great detail.
Gum Line
The gum line is the line in the mouth where the teeth and gums meet. If a patient struggles with gum recession, then the gum tissue around the teeth may begin to wear away.
Incisal Ridges
Incisal ridges are the portion of the crown of the tooth that makes up the incisal portion and can be a direct cause of overbite if they are extended too far.
iTero Element® Scanner
An iTero Element® scanner allows professionals to create a 3D image of the patient’s teeth in minutes and predict what it will take to move the teeth into proper alignment.
Malocclusion
Malocclusion is the condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly when the bite is closed. Conditions of malocclusion can include overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite; all of which are treatable with Invisalign®.
Overbite
An overbite is a type of malocclusion that occurs when the upper teeth jut out over the lower teeth, covering them and causing other issues.
Polyurethane Resin
Polyurethane Resin is a USP Class VI medical grade, high molecular weight compound that makes up the Invisalign® aligners.
SmartForce Attachments
SmartForce attachments are small attachments that professionals place on the patient’s teeth before placing aligners to help move the teeth.
Smart Track® Material
Smart Track® material is in Invisalign® aligners to increase comfort, improve control of movement, increases the speed of treatment and applies a gentle force to the teeth over time.
Smile-Scan
Smile-Scan analyzes the way a patient smiles by measuring the position of the mouth and eyes before giving a score.