Do you long for a straighter, more natural looking smile, but don’t want to suffer through the years of orthodontic treatment and metal braces? Spring Branch Dental Care and Dr. Chavez are proud to offer an orthodontic alternative to braces that are completely clear, comfortable, and removable, called Invisalign.
Spring Branch TX Invisalign dentist Dr. Chavez wants you to feel comfortable with your smile, and he strongly urges anyone with an interest in straightening their teeth and bettering their smile to call us at: 830-461-6655 or schedule an appointment online so that we can determine if this alternative to orthodontic braces is right for you. We accept patients from Spring Branch, Boerne, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, and the neighboring areas, so contact us today!
What is Invisalign, and how does it differ from braces?
Patients looking to straighten their teeth and correct awkward bites have long depended on bulky, cumbersome, and awkward metal braces for orthodontic correction. This discomfort is no longer required, thanks to the Invisalign clear braces treatment system. (Tell me about another orthodontics alternative with cosmetic dental veneers!)
Invisalign works by using a series of clear, removable aligners that snap on to the top of your teeth for periods at a time, and gently push your teeth into their ideal position. This orthodontic treatment involves changing aligners approximately every two weeks, straightening your smile bit-by-bit.
The biggest difference between braces and Invisalign? No one has to know you’re straightening your teeth!
What are the benefits of Invisalign?
A truly invisible solution
One of the primary benefits of this revolutionary Spring Branch TX orthodontics solution lies within its very name: the aligners are invisible! If you are a professional and can’t be seen wearing metal braces in front of clients, patients, or colleagues, or you simply don’t wish to have a mouth full of metal, this is a great alternative.
Live the way you want
Unlike braces, you don’t have to limit your activities for fear of breaking or damaging brackets and wires. Simply pop the aligners in when you can, and pop them out when you need to. There are no eating limitations, and the aligners are an absolute snap to clean!
Less time to perfect your smile
Whereas metal braces may take years at a time to push and shift your teeth to a new position, the Invisalign aligners can work their magic within a year in some cases! That means less time spent at your Spring Branch TX dentist office, and more time spent living your life.
The myths of using Invisalign invisible braces:
There are a number of myths about what this orthodontic treatment can and can’t accomplish in comparison to metal braces. Many patients who come to our office from other local dentist offices have been told that they are not a candidate for this method, because frankly, they are not that comfortable or experienced using it. Dr. Chavez is an established Spring Branch TX Invisalign dentist, with scores of satisfied patients sporting straighter, more beautiful smiles!
It will take longer
In many cases Invisalign finishes faster than traditional braces. This is because the orthodontic aligners are replaced every two weeks making it the equivalent of a traditional orthodontic appointment every two weeks. Typically braces are spaced every 4 to 6 weeks for their adjustments. In one year you can effectively have 26 orthodontic adjustments with this system, whereas with braces you will probably get only 10 adjustments per year.
It is not possible
Several patients have arrived in our dentistry and orthodontics office and having been told from other dentists and orthodontists that Invisalign will not work for them. Many of these same patients now have gorgeous looking smiles, provided by Dr. Chavez. It is best to seek a second opinion when told that this braces alternative won’t work. Experienced Invisalign dentists can correct dental cases requiring tooth alignment and bite correction with ease.
It costs more
Prices can vary depending on the dentist. Dr. Chavez prides himself in offering high-quality, yet affordable Invisalign work. We offer a variety of payment options and specials to help aid you in your quest for a perfect smile!
It doesn’t work as well
The No. 1 cause of orthodontics failure has been traced back to patient non-compliance (not wearing the aligners for the required amount of time). In fact this is such a common occurrence that Invisalign developed a sensing system that is placed on the aligners that tells the doctor how often the patient has been wearing the aligner.
Certain types of bites cannot be fixed (Overbites and “Underbites”)
There are thousands of documented severe overbite and underbite cases corrected now with Invisalign. There are even orthodontic surgical cases and movement of impacted teeth (buried in the gums and bone) that have been corrected.
If you are interested in Invisalign, Spring Branch TX orthodontics or any one of our cosmetic dentistry procedures, please schedule an appointment with us online today or call: 830-461-6655. We accept patients from Spring Branch, Boerne, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, and the neighboring areas, so contact us today!
