Sciota, Pennsylvania
Being confident with your smile plays a huge part in your overall well-being. Smiling reduces stress and releases endorphins and natural mood boosters. It also makes you appear friendlier and more approachable to others. But many people — for any number of reasons — aren’t confident with their smiles. Maybe their teeth are dingy or yellow, and most of those stains can be reversed in one simple visit to our cosmetic dentist in Sciota for a teeth whitening procedure. But some people have problems with their teeth that aren’t so easily corrected.
To correct crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, many people automatically assume they’ll have to wear traditional metal braces. But the idea of frequent visits to the dentist for adjustments or being poked by brackets and wires is off-putting. Many older teens and adults who want to straighten their teeth won’t do it because they think braces are their only option, and no one wants to feel awkward wearing them. For these patients, our dental team at Quiet Valley Dental recommends Invisalign.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a discreet way of straightening teeth in a fraction of the time it usually takes traditional metal braces. Clear aligner orthodontics has become the preferred choice for many patients who need to straighten their teeth. Invisalign uses 3D technology to design a complete and customized treatment plan using clear plastic aligners that completely and comfortably cover the teeth, making the trays practically invisible.
How often do I need to wear the aligners?
The aligner trays must be worn 22 hours out of every 24-hour day for as long as it takes the aligners to shift the teeth into the correct position. Aligner trays can be removed for eating, brushing, flossing and drinking anything besides water. The tray sizes are adjusted every two weeks. This helps gently and quickly pull the teeth into their proper position. Because of the discipline required to wear the aligners so many hours a day, this treatment plan is recommended for older teens and adults. Not wearing the trays as recommended will stall the treatment time.
How long does treatment last?
Invisalign treatment time depends on the severity of the case, but most cases will be complete within a year.
How much does Invisalign cost?
The cost of Invisalign treatment varies case-by-case. Check with your individual dental insurance company to see what, if anything, it will pay toward orthodontic treatments. Schedule a consultation with our Invisalign dentist in Sciota for an exam and comprehensive treatment-plan recommendations.
Invisalign in Sciota, PA
The benefits of smiling are far too plentiful to live another day of your life feeling unhappy with or ashamed of your smile. Call our Quiet Valley Dental cosmetic dentist who specializes in Invisalign at (570) 865-7850, or reach us online to schedule a consultation today.
