Invisalign
Need a Invisalign Specialist in Corona Del Mar & Newport Beach?
Part of having a beautiful smile is being proud to show it off to the world. Teeth themselves can be cleaned and brightened, but if they’re crooked or misaligned, you might feel self-conscious of your smile. Moreover, misaligned and crooked teeth can lead to issues with biting, chewing, and jaw pain as well as difficulty fully cleaning hard-to-reach areas, leading to plaque buildup and tooth decay.
These aligners are nearly invisible, easy to use and maintain, and ideal for people who lead busy lifestyles or want to avoid traditional metal braces. Dr. Cole Younger is a provider of Invisalign treatments at our Corona Del Mar practice to help straighten teeth using clear aligner technology that is painless and faster than conventional braces.
Am I A Candidate for Invisalign In Corona Del Mar or Newport Beach?
The Invisalign system is a great alternative to metal braces for many patients, but unfortunately, not all dental patients are well-suited to the treatment.
Younger patients, for example, should not have Invisalign. Before age 12, the jaw is still growing, and treatment is not recommended. In addition, Invisalign requires a level of discipline and cooperation from the patient. Unlike metal braces, clear aligners can be removed periodically so that you can eat or drink, and patients need to be responsible enough to care for the aligners and wear them as instructed: about 22 hours a day. In addition, your cosmetic dentistry plan includes a series of plastic trays that the patient must keep track of and replace as necessary.
Finally, Invisalign isn’t suitable for adults with significant orthodontic issues, such as a severe under- or overbite. In this case, a better solution may be traditional braces. Invisalign aligners are effective at shifting the teeth, but cannot fix a severely misaligned bite. These issues typically need more comprehensive orthodontic care.
If you’re interested in Invisalign in Corona Del Mar, Dr. Younger can determine whether this is a suitable treatment plan for you after a thorough Invisalign consultation at Ivory Dental Boutique, located in Corona Del Mar.