Invisalign Clear Aligners
Straighten your teeth discreetly with custom clear aligners planned around your goals and your daily life.
Invisalign offers a modern solution to straighten your teeth without the visibility of traditional braces. A series of custom-made, clear aligners gradually shift your teeth into their ideal position. The aligners are virtually invisible, comfortable to wear, and removable for eating and cleaning, making them the perfect choice for professionals and anyone seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.
Each aligner is custom-fabricated from digital impressions and 3D modeling of your mouth. You wear each set for approximately two weeks before advancing to the next set in your series. By maintaining at least 22 hours of daily wear, you'll achieve your desired results with minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
Invisalign addresses crowding, spacing issues, and various bite irregularities with the same effectiveness as traditional braces, but without the appearance, discomfort, or dietary restrictions of wires and brackets.
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Why Choose Invisalign?
Invisalign offers several significant advantages over traditional braces. The aligners are virtually invisible, allowing you to smile confidently throughout treatment without drawing attention to your orthodontia. Unlike braces with wires and brackets that can irritate your gums and cheeks, Invisalign's smooth plastic aligners are much more comfortable to wear.
Because the aligners are removable, you can take them out for eating, brushing, and flossing. This means you can enjoy your favorite foods without restrictions, and maintaining excellent oral hygiene is much easier than with braces. Simply remove your aligners, eat normally, brush and floss as usual, and replace them.
Invisalign also requires fewer office visits than traditional braces. You'll have regular check-ups to ensure your treatment is progressing correctly, but you won't need appointments for wire adjustments. The versatility of Invisalign makes it effective for addressing crowding, spacing problems, and various bite issues.
The Invisalign Treatment Process
Your Invisalign journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where Dr. Mercado assesses your smile and discusses your goals. We use advanced 3D mouth modeling technology to create a digital treatment plan showing exactly how your teeth will move throughout the process. This allows you to preview your final results before treatment begins.
Custom-made aligners are then fabricated based on your unique treatment plan. You'll wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, gradually progressing through the series as your teeth move. For optimal results, wear your aligners a minimum of 22 hours per day. Regular follow-up appointments allow Dr. Mercado to monitor your progress and make adjustments if needed.
Once your teeth reach their ideal position, you'll receive custom retainers to maintain your new smile. These retainers are worn as directed to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions. With Invisalign and proper retainer use, your beautiful new smile will last a lifetime.
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Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mercado to see if Invisalign is right for you.