Invisalign

Invisalign is one of the most popular orthodontic options today thanks to its discretion. On top of its cosmetic advantages, Invisalign offers a greater level of comfort and convenience compared to its traditional counterparts. Modern Invisalign also includes multiple options for patients with different needs. Here is more about this treatment from our Canoga Park Invisalign dentist and the choices available within it.

This treatment from our expert in Invisalign in Canoga Park involves the use of clear plastic aligners, which patients wear over their teeth for at least 22 hours per day during the treatment period. While the aligners nearly match the original positions of the teeth at the beginning of treatment, the aligners gradually change throughout the treatment stages until they are shaped like the smile patients desire. As treatment progresses, the teeth are pushed into position until they remain in their new places. Patients typically finish Invisalign in 12 to 15 months.

Invisalign Canoga Park

Most adult patients can receive Invisalign from our Canoga Park dentist, including those with most types of overbite, underbite, crossbite and irregular spacing. However, Invisalign may be especially preferable for patients who work or go to school because the aligners will not affect their appearance. In cases where patients play contact sports or wind instruments, Invisalign is also more comfortable and functional than metal braces.

Invisalign Full is the standard form of Invisalign and may be an option for patients who are age 17 or older, with no upper limit. For younger patients, Invisalign Teen can be an option with its compliance indicators and bumps, which guide treatment progression and support good results with continuing jaw growth. Invisalign Express is a newer treatment choice that is intended for patients whose bite irregularities are minor. With Express from our Canoga Park Invisalign dentist, most patients can expect to finish treatment in just three to six months.

In some cases, patients may need to receive another orthodontic treatment or a separate course of treatment in addition to Invisalign to get the results they seek. At a consultation with our expert in Invisalign in Canoga Park, patients can learn more about Invisalign and find out if they are candidates for it.