Invisalign clear braces provide an amazing alternative to traditional braces. The treatment system used by the San Bruno Invisalign dentist consists of clear removable aligners instead of the hardware of traditional braces. Invisalign clear braces provide a less noticeable and significantly more comfortable choice for gently straightening your teeth.

How Does Invisalign Work?

The process begins when we take an impression of your mouth in order to create a clear thermoplastic aligner. This custom made aligner fits your teeth similarly to a mouth guard. However, the Invisalign aligner is designed to gently realign your teeth. Every two weeks you will remove your current aligner and move to the next aligner that has been carefully calculated to shift your teeth to the next phase in the straightening process. It will take approximately a year for your aligners to gradually mold your teeth to a straighter and happier smile.

The Invisalign system corrects nearly any adjustment issue you may have with your teeth. The San Bruno Invisalign dentist is an approved Invisalign provider, and our patients have chosen the system to correct the following issues:

• Crooked teeth
• Overbites/Underbite
• Overcrowding
• Spaces/gaps in teeth

Why Choose Invisalign?

Discreet: Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible. The casual observer won’t even notice any difference when you’re wearing your aligner.
Removable: You can remove your aligners when you eat, brush your teeth, or any other time that it is essential to have the aligner removed.
Comfortable: Since Invisalign aligners are made of a soft, flexible material, they are much less likely to create any irritation to your mouth.

The Invisalign system is a perfect choice to fit into your busy lifestyle while providing the straight, beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of.

Patients who come to San Bruno, CA Invisible Braces Dentistry often have concerns about their need for orthodontic work and the impact that traditional metal braces will have on their smile.  It can be very discouraging, especially for adults, to consider the prospect of wearing unattractive metal braces for long periods of time. Invisalign® offers an almost invisible aligning system that straightens teeth fast without any metal.

What kind of bite problems can Invisalign® correct?
Invisalign® can correct the same dental alignment issues as traditional metal braces. However, Invisalign® trays are almost invisible to the naked eye, and can be removed as needed.

Some of the problems that can be corrected with Invisalign are:

Overcrowding – Overcrowding occurs when there is too little space for the teeth to align normally in the mouth, causing tooth decay and increasing the likelihood of gum disease.
Large gaps between teeth – This can sometimes occur because teeth are missing or because the jaw continues to grow abnormally.
Crossbite – This is a common dental problem that occurs when one or multiple upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth, leading to bone erosion and gum disease.
Overbite – Another common problem, overbite occurs when the upper teeth project further than the lower teeth, creating the potential for jaw pain and TMJ.
Underbite – The opposite of the overbite with lower teeth projecting further than the upper teeth.  Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ can occur.

What does Invisalign® treatment involve?
Our San Bruno, California Invisible Braces Dentist begins developing a treatment plan by taking three-dimensional digital images of the entire jaw.  These images allow the dentist to move specific teeth on the screen and view the jaw from different angles. This technology actually allows you to see how Invisalign® trays will change your appearance. Once planning is complete, a customized set of aligners is created.

Do I have to wear Invisalign® all the time?
Invisalign® trays should be worn constantly, except when eating and drinking.  Removing the trays is important because food or drink can become trapped between the tray and the teeth, causing tooth decay.

New trays are usually introduced every two weeks and progress between appointments can be seen with the naked eye.  Renowned for being both comfortable and effective, Invisalign® aligning trays have revolutionized orthodontics. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.