Invisalign – Soldotna, AK
Straighten Your Smile Comfortably and Discreetly
Many people live with imperfect dental alignments that make it harder to chew and smile and can lead to a range of uncomfortable issues like TMJ pain or indigestion. While many people are hesitant to commit to traditional metal braces, Invisalign offers a comfortable and discreet way to achieve a healthier and more beautiful smile. Here’s a brief guide to how Invisalign works, who it can help, and what makes it an incredibly effective and convenient orthodontic treatment, but don’t hesitate to contact our Soldotna office if you have any questions.
Why Choose Soldotna Dental Arts for Invisalign?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dentist
- Straighten Your Teeth without Dietary Restrictions
- Flexible Financing from CareCredit Available
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign realigns teeth using a sequence of customized clear aligners. Each aligner is designed to fit snugly over a row of teeth while exerting the pressure needed to gradually shift them into better positions. The patient must wear each set of aligners in the sequence for about twenty-two hours daily for two weeks before switching to the next pair. Most Invisalign patients can achieve the beautiful smile they’ve always wanted in about twelve to eighteen months.
Who Invisalign Can Help
Invisalign can be an excellent solution for mild to moderate dental misalignments. A few common problems this treatment can address include:
Crowded Teeth
Having too many teeth in too small a space can make chewing, speaking, and dental hygiene more difficult and make oral injuries and infections more likely. Invisalign can gently shift a patient’s teeth into more functional and beautiful positions.
Gaps Between Teeth
While many people find the gaps in their smiles to be unsightly, having wide spaces between your teeth can lead to plaque accumulation and gum injuries. Invisalign can gradually close these gaps so the patient can enjoy a more pleasing appearance and a smoother chewing process.
Bite Alignment
Alignment issues like underbites, overbites, crossbites, and open bites can leave teeth more vulnerable to injuries and infections. Invisalign can reposition the teeth so they come together properly when the mouth is closed, which can improve a person’s appearance and their oral health.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign offers a number of impressive benefits such as:
- Brief average treatment times of about twelve to eighteen months
- Allowing patients to eat whatever they like
- Removable aligners make for easy oral hygiene
- Check-in visits are fewer and briefer than they would be with traditional braces
- Aligners have no pointy metal parts, which makes them incredibly comfortable
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Invisalign is customized to address the particular needs of the individual patient, so the price of one person’s treatment can vary significantly from that of another. Factors that can contribute to the overall cost include the severity of the misalignment and how well the patient complies with their treatment instructions. The only way for us to provide you with a proper price estimate is to schedule a consultation at our Soldotna office. At this appointment, our staff will be happy to help you navigate your insurance plan as well as your payment and financing options, which helps make the process as stress-free as possible.