How Invisalign Works

Would you like to change the alignment and appearance of your smile? You can if you qualify for discreet, clear Invisalign aligners from Valley Glen and North Hollywood's own Dental Planet. At Dental Planet, Dr. Michael Amir and Dr. Talia Amir use the inventive Invisalign system to correct mild to moderate problems with dental bite, gaps, overlapping, and more. Interested? Read on to learn all about it.

Could you get braces?

The American Association of Orthodontists says age is no barrier to getting braces of any kind--metal, lingual, ceramic, or innovative Invisalign aligners. As reported in Harvard Health, statistics show one out of five orthodontic patients are older teens or adults, and many opt for clear aligners because of their ease of care, discreet appearance, and shorter treatment times. In particular, Invisalign aligners are known for their proprietary acrylic, custom-formed into smooth, removable appliances that work wonders on crooked teeth.

At Dental Planet in Valley Glen and North Hollywood, our dentists will determine if you're a candidate for Invisalign and its many health and aesthetic benefits. The doctor will assess your tooth alignment and oral health and also use digital imaging and a special three-dimensional scan to determine the exact way your aligners will move your teeth into their final positions.

Your Invisalign care plan

It's different from anyone else's. Your discreet appliances will number a total 18 to 30 pairs, worn 22 hours per day for up to 15 months. Fully removable just for meals and oral hygiene, the super-thin aligners work constantly to move teeth into their proper positions. While there may be a bit of discomfort as you begin treatment, you'll notice your teeth and gums feel good and look different as your care plan progresses.

Dr. Amir asks Invisalign patients to come to the office for a quick assessment every four to six weeks. At those appointments, you'll receive your next sets of appliances.

When you finish your treatment, you should wear a retainer, as your dentist directs, to avoid any orthodontic relapse--that is, migration of your re-aligned teeth into their former positions.

Learn about Invisalign

Do yourself a great favor by contacting Dental Planet for an Invisalign consultation in Valley Glen and North Hollywood, CA. Your dentist will answer all your questions and help you decide if Invisalign is right for you. Call today at (818) 506-2977.