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Before and After of Actual Invisalign Patient

Invisalign® teeth straightening has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthdontic practices nationwide. However, only a certified dentist like Dr. Miller can undertake this procedure.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is clear allowing you to straighten your teeth with nobody knowing.

Invisalign® is removable allowing you to eat and drink what you want during treatment because you can care for your teeth normally.

Invisalign® is comfortable without irritation often caused by metal brackets.

Benefits of Invisalign

A confident smile isn’t the only benefit of correcting your dental issues with custom-made Invisalign aligners—your health can be positively impacted as well. Dr. Miller can correct several common issues.

• Overly crowded teeth: This occurs when there is simply a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth to fit normally. When left untreated, overly crowded teeth can cause dental decay, an increase in chances of gum disease, and can prevent the normal function of teeth.
• Widely spaced teeth: This occurs with abnormal continued growth of the jaw bone. When teeth are missing, this issue can also be caused by the other teeth shifting due to extra space. Spacing issues in teeth can cause some periodontal diseases.
• Crossbite: This occurs when the upper and lower jaws are both misaligned. It causes one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, and can happen on both the front and/or the sides of the mouth. This issue can cause wear of the teeth, gum disease, and bone loss.
• Overbite: What people commonly refer to as an “overbite” is known to dental professionals as “overjet.” It occurs when the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth. It’s typically caused by either genetics, bad oral habits, or over development of the bone that supports the teeth. This issue can lead to gum problems or irritation, and/or wear on the lower teeth and can cause painful jaw and joint problems
• Underbite: This occurs when the lower teeth protrude past the front teeth. It’s usually caused by undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the lower jaw, or both. It can also be caused by missing upper teeth. This issue can prevent the normal function of front teeth or molars which can lead to tooth wear. It can also cause painful jaw and joint problems.

How Does Invisalign® Work?

Custom made aligners are worn for about 2 weeks and are removed only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

Each time an aligner is replaced with the next in the series, your teeth will move bit by bit.

Dr. Miller will examine the progress approximately once every 6 weeks.

In total about 18 to 30 aligners are worn in approximately 11 months. This of course will vary from case to case.

Dr. Miller’s expertise using 3-D computer imaging technology provided by the Invisalign® company is the key to successful treatment.

Please contact us to schedule a free consulation to discuss any aspect of your dental health.