Your El Dorado Hills dentists in 95762—Drs. Mohamad Albik and Arryan Emamian—are pleased to offer Invisalign to patients with bite alignment issues or those looking to enhance their smile aesthetics.
We understand how crooked and misaligned teeth can make you not want to smile, and we also appreciate how overlapping teeth can contribute to poor oral health.
Fortunately, through Invisalign, our dentists can discreetly straighten your teeth without drawing attention to treatment.
What Is the Invisalign Process?
Invisalign is a series of steps—from consultation to retainer. And your dentist will walk you through the process during your initial visit to our dental office. Additionally, we are always here for you if you have questions during treatment!
Step #1: Your Invisalign Consultation
At this stage, you visit our dental office to learn whether you’re a suitable candidate for clear braces. This involves a careful examination by one of our dentists, x-rays, and a chat. We want to hear your goals to determine whether Invisalign will help you reach them.
This is also your chance to share your concerns or ask questions of the dentist. And we’ll let you know how much treatment will cost and how long you’ll be in orthodontic therapy.
Step #2: Dental Impressions
If you decide on Invisalign, your dentist takes digital impressions of your teeth. From there, we forward the specifications to the Invisalign lab. The lab creates a supply of clear aligners and delivers them to our dental office.
Step #3: Starting Invisalign Treatment
You come into our dental office to pick up your aligners, and a team member will show you how to insert them. You’ll also learn when to move from the first set of aligners to the next, and so on.
Over the treatment period, you’ll notice your teeth moving into more desirable positions.
Step #4: After Invisalign Treatment
After treatment, your El Dorado Hills dentist fits you with a custom retainer to keep your teeth in their new positions. This protects your smile from orthodontic relapse. It’s essential to wear your retainer according to your dentist’s directions.
When Do I Know That I Need Invisalign?
Misaligned and twisted teeth are unsightly and can impact your oral health, leading to wear and tear on teeth. Over time, you can develop cavities and even tooth fractures.
If you have dental issues, you might consider orthodontics through Invisalign.
Additionally, Invisalign can dramatically enhance your smile, giving you confidence and the look you’ve always wanted.
Deciding to move forward with Invisalign may be a cosmetic decision you make or a treatment recommended by the dentist.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign in El Dorado Hills, CA?
Most medical and dental treatments come with pros and cons, but in most of them, the pros outweigh the cons. This is the case with Invisalign.
Pros:
- Invisalign is discreet and does not draw attention to your orthodontic treatment.
- You can remove Invisalign while eating and cleaning your teeth, which you cannot do with traditional braces.
- Invisalign can correct many orthodontic issues, including bite misalignment, crooked teeth, and unusual spacing between teeth.
- Invisalign promotes better oral health, and aligned teeth may support jaw joint health.
- Invisalign is more comfortable than traditional braces, which can feel weighty in the mouth and scrape oral tissues.
- Food cannot get stuck in Invisalign aligners because you can take out the tooth trays for rinsing. This is not the case with traditional metal and wire braces.
- Brushing and flossing are easier with Invisalign.
Cons:
- You must be proactive in your therapy, remembering when to switch to the next aligner.
- You must avoid losing your aligners when they are not in your mouth.
- According to your dentist’s instructions, you must wear your aligners for about 22 hours daily.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Invisalign costs vary by patient and are based on a few factors, including insurance coverage (and level of coverage), the complexity of your case, and whether you require pretreatments before starting Invisalign therapy.
We are happy to work with third-party financing through CareCredit. It takes only a few minutes to apply for CareCredit, and decisions are fast. A member of our helpful dental team can help you apply online.
Contact Your Invisalign Dentist in El Dorado Hills, CA
Invisalign is both cosmetic and a way to boost your oral health. It can be used alone or as part of a long-term smile makeover. Call us today to learn more about Invisalign or arrange your consultation with one of our dentists. And don’t forget to ask about our current patient specials.
Patients visit us from multiple locations, including El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Cameron Park, Placerville, Fair Oaks, Rancho Murieta, Shingle Springs, Orangevale, and your neighborhood.