If you have crooked teeth, it can make you feel self-conscious when you smile. This can affect your confidence at work, socially, or when you are addressing a group of people or conducting a meeting. Fortunately, there are solutions to fix this problem that are not as noticeable as traditional metal braces. Invisalign in Woodland Hills offers a discreet way to straighten your teeth and improve your smile.
Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to position your teeth so they are more aesthetically pleasing. Unlike metal braces, they don’t have wires or bands that can irritate your tongue and cheek. The aligners are also removable so you can eat, drink, brush your teeth and floss without any problems. Depending on your needs, you may have to wear the aligners for as long as 18 months.
During your initial consultation, we will determine if Invisalign is the best option for you. During this time we will take X-rays, photos and impressions of your teeth to create a custom treatment plan. We will also use an advanced scanning device called the iTero intraoral scanner that provides 3D images of your teeth and gums. This allows us to see what your teeth will look like as they are moving and to predict how long your Invisalign treatment will be.
We offer Invisalign for adults as well as teens, so you are never too old to get a better smile. Teens can benefit from Invisalign First, which is a series of aligners that are used when their adult teeth are still growing in. This is important because it ensures that there is enough room in the jaw for adult teeth.