If you’ve hesitated to straighten your teeth because the idea of metal braces is unappealing, newer techniques are available to perfect your pearly whites. At Central Avenue Dental, you can choose between two nearly invisible alternatives. Invisalign® is more comfortable options for treating gapped and widely spaced teeth, crooked teeth, or crowded teeth. They’re also a potential alternative for some tweens and teens with malocclusion, overbite, or underbite. Clear aligners are the ideal alternative for busy professionals who don’t want orthodontics to hinder their lifestyle. Our cosmetic dentist Dr. Kristin Abbas welcomes you to schedule your consultation for clear aligners in Charlotte, NC today!
Clear aligners are as reliable and predictable a method of straightening teeth as traditional braces. Rather than uncomfortable and unsightly wires, brackets, and rubber bands, you’ll wear a series of customized, comfortable plastic trays to help you achieve your dream smile. Unlike metal braces that require an evolving plan and frequent adjustments to wires and brackets, clear aligners enable your teeth to move along a more direct path to target positions.
While crooked or misaligned teeth can make you feel self-conscious about smiling, the negative repercussions can impact your oral health. When left untreated, crooked teeth increase the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, chewing issues, cracked teeth, and pain associated with temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder. Clear aligners in Charlotte, NC will improve the health and function of your smile, in addition to providing natural smile aesthetics and a boost in your self-confidence!
Every step of your smile transformation is orchestrated with precision. At your first visit, Dr. Kristin Abbas takes a quick digital scan of your mouth using the ITero™ intraoral scanner. The digital scans coupled with specialized software enable Dr. Kristin Abbas to develop the optimal treatment plan for you at a lower cost. About two weeks later, you’ll receive your customized trays with instructions on how to wear them. After the initial placement, you’ll return every few months to our dental office in Charlotte, NC so we can make sure your teeth are straightening properly. You’ll wear your aligners for up to 22 hours daily, but they can be easily removed for eating, drinking, and flossing. Clear aligners are covered by many dental insurance plans and we offer financing.
As you change aligners every two weeks, you’ll notice your teeth slowly moving into alignment. Although the entire process can take as little as six months, the average treatment lasts about 12-18 months. Before you realize it, you’ll experience the benefits of your straight new smile, from improved function to a boost in self-confidence!
Clear aligners are an ideal solution for most patients with crooked teeth. If you have more complex problems with your bite or jaw, clear aligners may not be a straightening solution for you. Only a dentist or orthodontist certified in Invisalign like Dr. Kristin Abbas is qualified to treat patients with clear aligners. Dr. Kristin Abbas has years of experience helping patients fix crooked teeth and the trained eye to determine if clear aligners or conventional braces are the best method for you. If we determine you’re a candidate for clear aligners, you’ll enjoy the many benefits of this discreet treatment for perfecting your pearly whites!
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