You have wanted a straight smile your entire life. Now get one with Invisalign from Parker Dental & Orthodontics on University Blvd. Invisalign clear aligners are the quick and effective way to a dazzling smile.

What are Invisalign Clear Aligners?

Invisalign aligners are clear braces which look like professional teeth whitening trays. Customized for older teens and adults according to oral impressions, instructions and imaging from Dr. Hube Parker, Redditt, Milazzo or Reardon at Parker Dental & Orthodontics, Invisalign appliances gently, gradually and invisibly move crooked teeth into more attractive and healthier positions.

Created from digital X-rays, photographs, other modern imaging and a treatment plan from your dentist, these BPA-free Invisalign aligners are fully removable. This makes daily brushing, flossing and eating easy. There are none of the complex and time-consuming hygiene routines or dietary restrictions characteristic of metal or ceramic braces. Plus, patients remove their appliances to attend weddings, job interviews and other special events. In or out, Invisalign appliances are really discreet, making them ideal for older teens and adults who wish to avoid that “metal mouth” look.

The Invisalign Treatment Process

First, your dentist uses oral examination, digital X-rays, photographs, and other modern imaging to evaluate your smile configuration and determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign. Once this is established, the doctor takes impressions and writes a treatment plan individualized for your particular smile needs. The Invisalign lab manufactures the 18 to 30 pairs of aligners needed to complete treatment. Patients wear their aligners 20 to 22 hours daily.

As an Invisalign patient, you see Dr. Parker or one of his professional colleagues every 6 weeks to receive the next pairs of aligners in your treatment plan and for a fast progress check. At home, you care for your teeth and gums with daily flossing and twice daily brushing just as you would if you were not undergoing orthodontic treatment. Plus, a healthy diet and proper hydration really benefit your oral health.

The Changes Invisalign Makes

Dentists use Invisalign to help mild to moderate orthodontic cases–smiles with issues that include:

• Gaps
• Crowding
• Overjet
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Cross bite
• Overbite

At the end of the 9 to 15 month treatment time (one year is average), patients have smiles that are straighter and more attractive than they may have thought possible. Plus, Invisalign correction can is often the foundation of a smile makeover a variety of cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers which correct the aesthetic defects that often plague teens and adults.

Combined with precise diagnostics, such as cavity detection, hygienic cleanings, semi-annual exams, oral cancer screenings, periodontal care and restorative treatments as needed, your smile receives a complete makeover. It becomes more durable as well.

If You Could Change Your Smile, Would You?

Find out if you can change how you look. Everything you require to fulfill your oral health needs and aesthetic goals is at Parker Dental and Orthodontics. Contact the office staff today for your Invisalign consultation. There are four offices to serve you–University, West Mobile, Hurley and Van Cleave. We look forward to seeing you soon.