Boost Your Confidence with Invisalign

Your smile can change the way you see yourself, and if your crooked teeth have been lowering your self-esteem, schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine if you are a good candidate for Invisalign.

Invisalign is an amazing dental procedure that does not require wires and brackets, and best of all, depending on your particular case, you could have straighter teeth in as little as six months.

The Invisalign system uses a series of between 11 and 31 clear plastic aligners that are worn between 20 and 22 hours each day. Every two weeks you will replace your existing Invisalign aligners with a new set while your teeth get straighter. On average, you will need to wear your clear plastic aligners from between six and eighteen months.

If your dentist determines that you are a good candidate for Invisalign, x-rays and photographs will be taken so that your new Invisalign aligners can be custom made. Once ready, you will only need to see your dentist once every six weeks to make sure that everything is going according to your Invisalign plan.

Invisalign clear plastic aligners are comfortable and nearly invisible. In fact, the only people who will know that you are wearing Invisalign will be you and your dentist.

Your Invisalign clear plastic aligners are removed when you eat or drink and when you brush and floss. Old school braces are notorious for tooth decay, as they cannot be removed when brushing or flossing. This can cause tooth decay to form, as it is impossible to brush underneath the brackets.

Invisalign is best for teens and adults and truly is the 21^st century approach to a beautiful smile.

If you would like more information regarding Invisalign or any other cosmetic dental procedure including porcelain veneers, dental implants, dental bonding, inlays, onlays, dental contouring or tooth colored fillings, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist who can come up with a Smile Design plan to get you smiling again. Call or click now.  

A Painless Alternative to Porcelain Veneers

If you have been considering porcelain veneers, but have been a bit reluctant because traditional porcelain veneers require some removal of your tooth’s enamel, talk to your dentist about Lumineers. Traditional porcelain veneers are permanent and cannot be removed. However, Lumineers are completely reversible.

Lumineers are thin pieces of porcelain that your dentist places on top of your teeth for a naturally beautiful smile. Lumineers are as thin as a contact lens and require no shaving or grinding of the natural tooth. In fact, Lumineers are so thin that your dentist can place them over your bridges and crowns without having to replace your old restorations.

When you schedule an appointment with your dentist for Lumineers, a thorough examination will be conducted to find out if you are a good fit. If you are free from gum disease and tooth decay, and your teeth are sound enough for Lumineers, your dentist will take x-rays and pictures before making an impression of both your lower and upper teeth. Once the impression has been made, your dentist will send it off to the Lumineers lab along with your dental records, photos, and x-rays to ensure the best possible fit. Unlike traditional porcelain veneers, there will be no shots, extensive drilling, or unsightly and uncomfortable temporary acrylic veneers.  

When your new Lumineers are ready, your dentist will make sure that each Lumineers fits perfectly before etching and bonding into place. Once placed, your dentist will make sure that your bite is balanced to avoid chipping.

Because traditional porcelain veneers are much thicker, your dentist must take a more aggressive approach when it comes to application. That aggressive approach means more removal of the natural structure of your tooth, which will require anesthetic and shots to minimize the pain and sensitivity. Because Lumineers are so thin, you will not have to deal with such aggressive steps for a beautiful new smile.

Gentle Touch Family Dentistry is a certified Lumineers provider who can give you the smile you have been dreaming about in as little as two appointments.

Call your Farmington Hills Dentist and schedule a no obligation Lumineers consultation today. A beautiful smile really is just a couple of dental appointments away. Call or click now.