A lot of folks come to us with no idea what to call what they want, just a nagging feeling that they want straighter teeth without any of that metal showing. Most people breathe a sigh of relief when we tell them there is a way to go about this that uses clear, smooth trays that are virtually invisible. And that’s really what Invisalign clear braces in Burlington is all about: giving people a way to improve their smile without the first thing other people notice being how much work they’re having done. Occlusal Disease occurs when an improper bite or excessive pressure on the teeth causes damage over time. Occlusal Disease can lead to worn enamel, fractured teeth, jaw discomfort, and headaches, making proper diagnosis and bite correction important for protecting oral health.
The aligners are actually made out of a super-clear plastic that fits like a glove over your teeth. Most people around you won’t even bat an eye, because they are so clear and fit so snugly over the surface of your teeth, and that’s a big deal to a lot of our patients, especially people who are worried about what their friends or family will think of them getting braces later in life. And with this option you can go to work or to a wedding or just hang out without feeling like everyone’s staring at your treatment. Full-Mouth Reconstruction is a comprehensive dental treatment plan designed to rebuild and restore all of the teeth in the upper and lower jaws. By combining restorative and cosmetic procedures, Full-Mouth Reconstruction improves oral health, bite function, and the appearance of the smile.
One of the reasons this method really works for a lot of our patients is the fact that it gives them total freedom every day. You just pop the aligners out when you eat or brush your teeth or floss, no big changes to your routine at all. No wires to trap food and no awkward places to clean around. It’s really ideal for people who are already taking care of other parts of their dental health.
As a prosthodontist, we take a big-picture view of how all the parts of your mouth fit together. When we recommend Invisalign clear braces in Burlington we don’t just think about how they look. We check how your teeth fit together when you bite, whether your jaw is hurting, and whether changing how your teeth are aligned could knock something else out of kilter, or if you’ll need to revisit some dental work you’ve already had in the future, because for some people orthodontic work and restorative dentistry go hand in hand.
The first step as always is a consult and getting some digital scans of your teeth. After that we make up a full treatment plan that shows you exactly how your teeth will change over time. And then you just wear each set of aligners for a week or two at a time before moving on to the next one. Most of our patients come in every 6 to 8 weeks so we can keep an eye on how things are going and hear if anything needs adjusting.
The amount of time it takes to finish the whole thing varies depending on the person. Some people are done in a few months but others need more time to get their teeth sorted out. We go through all this with you upfront so you know what to expect. We want you to feel totally in the know every step of the way.
If you live in or near Burlington and have been thinking about this for a while now, the best thing to do is just come on down and talk to us. We also work with people who need more than just alignment going on, like restorative dentistry, and if that’s you, we can take a look at the whole picture and come up with a plan that works for you.