If you think your smile could be better and are interested in teeth straightening options in the Las Vegas area, please read on to learn more about Invisalign Clear Aligners—a hugely popular alternative to traditional braces that straighten your teeth over several months. You simply wear these revolutionary, virtually clear aligners for 22 hours each day, and in a few months, you’ll have a straight smile you’ll want to share with the world.
Clear braces (sometimes called “ceramic braces”) are a revolutionary teeth-straightening treatment that allows Las Vegas Invisalign dentist Dr. James B. Polley to straighten smiles and change lives. If you have crooked teeth, Dr. Polley and his amazing team can straighten your teeth without the discomfort associated with traditional metal braces.
The Invisalign Treatment Process
If you’re a good candidate for orthodontic treatment, Dr. Polley will take x-rays of your teeth and get digital impressions so the Invisalign aligners can be custom-made for you. We will explain the process and show you what your smile will look like after the Invisalign treatment. You will receive a set of aligners every few weeks.
You will always wear the aligners except when eating and practicing oral hygiene at home. Dr. Polley and his team will provide aligner care instructions, and you will graduate to your next aligner in no time. Each set of aligners will be worn for two weeks, and after those two weeks, you will dispose of those clear aligners and then begin wearing the next set of aligners.
Each set of aligners slowly moves your teeth into their ideal position. Every few months, you will visit our dental office so we can evaluate the progress of your Invisalign treatment.
Revolutionary Technology
At Dr. Polley’s office, we take impressions of your teeth digitally using iTero™ Intraoral Scanner, a light-emitting wand that creates an accurate digital impression of your teeth. With this innovative technology, we can take impressions quickly, precisely, and comfortably for you. iTero™ Intraoral Scanner provides the added benefit of allowing you to see what your smile will look like after your Invisalign treatment is finished. Also, iTero™ provides an easy way to compare progress to your treatment plan. If there are minor variations in what we expected compared to how your teeth have moved, iTero™ will detect that and adjust the plan accordingly. We are thrilled to share this revolutionary technology with our patients because it allows people to see how their smile will look after you remove the aligners to reveal beautifully straight teeth.
Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners
In addition to having a straight smile, you’ll enjoy these benefits of Invisalign:
- Invisalign is virtually invisible
- Invisalign are comfortable
- They are easy to clear
- You don’t have to change your diet
- You don’t have to sit through uncomfortable adjustments that are required with traditional metal braces
- Invisalign requires fewer dental visits
- Clear aligners are durable
- Easy to maintain
Invisalign offers the benefit of comfort. Unlike traditional orthodontic treatments that move your teeth in large increments every six weeks, Invisalign moves your teeth in smaller increments every two weeks with excellent results. The aligners are made of smooth plastic, so you don’t have to worry about cutting your mouth or tongue as with metal braces with sharp brackets and wires.
What Problems Does Invisalign Correct?
Clear braces correct most of the less severe problems that lead to crooked teeth, including:
- Overcrowding of teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Crossbite
- Underbite
- Overbite
- Gapped teeth
- Crooked teeth
People who already practice good oral hygiene are excellent candidates for Invisalign because the clear aligners must be kept clean and well-maintained for them to do their job of straightening your teeth.
In addition to brushing and flossing, you will have twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams, and your Invisalign braces will not affect your oral hygiene. Unless you tell them, people won’t even know you’re wearing these clear aligners. That is certainly a welcomed change from traditional metal braces.
Learn More About Invisalign Clear Aligners
If you want to learn more about clear braces in Las Vegas, please call Dr. James B. Polley (702) 873-0324 to schedule an Invisalign consultation to learn more about this life-changing orthodontic treatment. You may also fill out our online contact form; someone will reach out soon to answer questions or assist with scheduling.
