Invisalign
in Clark and Millburn, NJ
A Guide to Traditional Braces and Invisalign®
Why Choose Garden State Dental Design for Invisalign & Braces?
At Garden State Dental Design in Clark and Millburn, NJ, Dr. Arthur Szabela, a highly skilled and understanding dentist, offers Invisalign treatment for patients seeking a straighter smile. Invisalign is a clear aligner system that gradually moves your teeth into their ideal positions without the need for traditional metal braces. Dr. Szabela prioritizes creating a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and preferences, ensuring a comfortable and discreet journey toward a confident smile.
Your Invisalign Consultation is COMPLIMENTARY.
Invisalign at a glance
If you want to learn more about more about Invisalign Millburn & Clark patients should read on then contact us at Garden State Dental Design for a complimentary consultation.
- Clear Aligners: Virtually invisible treatment for a discreet smile transformation.
- Comfortable Fit: Custom-made aligners for a comfortable wearing experience.
- Removable Trays: Enjoy the freedom to remove the aligners for eating and cleaning.
- Effective Treatment: Achieve a straighter smile with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Modern Options for a Straighter Smile
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that gently straightens teeth with a series of clear, removable aligners. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, making them popular for adults and teens who desire a more discreet treatment option.
Choosing the Best Smile Correction Method
Traditional Braces Overview
Braces employ the use of wires and are usually one of three types:
- Old-fashioned, conventional braces, which employ the use of metal strips, or bands.
- Metal or plastic brackets that are cemented or bonded to teeth.
- Metal or plastic brackets that are cemented or bonded to the tongue-side of teeth.
Additional Things to Consider
Procedures
In most cases, a dentist will need to make a cast of the individual’s teeth and perform full X-rays of the head and mouth. After orthodontic appliances are placed, they need to be adjusted from time to time to ensure that they continue to move the teeth into their correct position.
Retainers are used following braces to ensure that teeth remain in position.
Aesthetic and Comfort Issues.
Advances in technology have vastly improved appearance issues with braces. Braces today are made from extremely lightweight and natural-colored materials. The materials that braces attach to- brackets-are bonded to the surfaces of teeth but can be later removed.
People can expect to wear braces for about two years—less or more in some cases. Adults are usually required to wear braces for longer periods of time.
Because orthodontic appliances need to be adjusted from time to time to ensure they continue to move the teeth into their correct position, they can create pressure on the teeth and jaws. This mild discomfort usually subsides following each adjustment.
Hygiene Issues
People who wear braces must be diligent in ensuring that food particles and other debris do not get trapped in the network of brackets and wires. In addition, brackets can leave stains on enamel if the area surrounding them is not cleaned on a daily basis.
Daily oral hygiene, such as brushing, flossing, and rinsing are necessities. Some people with orthodontic appliances can benefit from using water picks, which emit small pressurized bursts of water that can effectively rinse away such debris.
Another Caveat: Braces and sticky foods don’t mix. Crunchy snacks and chewy substances should be avoided at all costs because they can cause orthodontia to be loosened or damaged.
Space Maintainers
Space maintainers are helpful dental devices that can help teeth grow in normally following premature tooth loss, injury or other problems. The devices can help ensure that proper spaces are maintained to allow future permanent teeth to erupt.
If your child loses a baby tooth early through decay or injury, his or her other teeth could shift and begin to fill the vacant space. When your child’s permanent teeth emerge, there’s not enough room for them. The result is crooked or crowded teeth and difficulties with chewing or speaking.
How It Works.
What is the Invisalign procedure like?
Dr. Szabela will begin your Clark & Millburn Invisalign treatment with a comprehensive consultation to discuss your goals and assess your oral health. First, we take impressions and photographs of your mouth, which are submitted to Invisalign, where an individualized program to move teeth into the desired position is designed. Dr. Szabela will create a personalized treatment plan that outlines the sequence of custom-made aligners you will wear over time.
After Your Consultation.
Within two weeks, we’ll have your series of retainers. You wear each set for about two weeks before progressing to the next. Typical treatment lasts about a year (through 25 sets of aligners).
Achieving a Confident Smile
What conditions does Invisalign address?
Invisalign is a simple, efficient way to straighten teeth. These clear, comfortable orthodontic appliances successfully address bite problems, unusual wear, grinding, and disharmony between upper and lower teeth.
The Clear Choice
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
We believe that Invisalign is at least as effective as traditional metal braces. Benefits include:
- Hygiene – Aligners are removable – patients keep teeth and gums clean with proper home care and regular professional dental cleanings.
- Restorations – Necessary dental work can be accomplished without having to remove cemented braces.
- Long-term oral health – Spacing and crowding issues result in gum inflammation and recession which eventually affects supporting bone.
- Aesthetics – Invisalign enhances cosmetic dental procedures such as porcelain veneers, which look significantly better on straight teeth.
- Holistic – Invisalign improves the longevity of teeth, gums, and bones, thus enhancing overall health.
Cost, Comfort, Convenience
Am I a candidate for Invisalign?
Children between the ages of 7 and 14 are typical candidates for braces because their facial structures are still developing. Adult braces usually entail additional procedures because their faces have already fully developed.
Consider Invisalign® for the whole family.
While Invisalign works well for children, we primarily treat teens and adults with this method. We may recommend a skeletal evaluation for the little ones. Nearly every patient is a good candidate. However, be assured that if advanced gum disease, jaw problems, or other health issues would prevent optimal results, We will suggest alternatives to improve your oral health and enhance your smile.
A Straight Smile on Your Terms
Invisalign Results
With Invisalign treatment, you can expect to achieve a straighter, more confident smile. The custom-made aligners will gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions, and the transparent material ensures a discreet treatment experience. Dr. Szabela's expertise and commitment to patient care will guide you throughout the process, ensuring a successful outcome.
Invisalign
Frequently Asked Questions
Invisalign or braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded, and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion). Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited.
The length of Invisalign treatment can vary depending on the complexity of your individual case. In general, treatment can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months. During your consultation, Dr. Szabela will provide a more specific timeline based on your unique needs.
The cost of Invisalign treatment can vary depending on the complexity of your case and the number of aligners needed. After a consultation with Dr. Szabela, our Garden State Dental Design team is happy to provide you with a personalized cost estimate. We understand that cost is a concern, and we offer flexible payment options to help make Invisalign treatment more affordable.
Invisalign treatment is generally comfortable. As your teeth begin to shift, you may experience some mild discomfort when you first switch to a new aligner. This discomfort is usually temporary and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
For optimal results, wearing your Invisalign aligners for at least 20-22 hours per day is crucial. You can remove them for eating, drinking (other than water), brushing, and flossing.
Brushing and rinsing your Invisalign aligners with a soft toothbrush and clear, cool water is essential. For deeper cleaning, you can also use an Invisalign cleaning kit. Avoid using hot water, as it can warp the aligners. Store your aligners in their protective case to prevent damage when not in use.
