Invisalign® Treatment in Woodland Hills, CA
Invisalign® technology is a revolutionary transformational shift from the metal brackets and wires traditional braces. With Invisalign®, teeth are move according to sophisticated computer algorithms developed in proprietary software that Dr. Kathy uses to administer your Invisalign® treatment at Kathy Cosmetic Dentistry.
Invisalign® aligners are made of a new tri-polymer plastic, which is custom made to adapt to each individual tooth. Invisalign® aligners are customized to move each individual tooth based on that specific tooth’s morphology and bone physiology.
By integrating photography, digital smile design, digital intraoral scanning, and three-dimensional CBCT imaging, we visualize, monitor, and adapt treatment for optimal tooth movement and the best possible results.
Invisalign® or Braces?
- Advanced: Invisalign® is more of a proactive treatment, rather than reactive treatment of traditional braces. Before a single tooth is moved, the correction of tooth position is visualized through a series of tooth movements made in the computer, resulting in the final outcome.
- Invisible: Invisalign® clear aligners have an aesthetic advantage over metal braces, as they are clear and almost invisible to others.
- Convenient: During your Invisalign® treatment, you can remove your aligner while eating, brushing, and flossing, which makes aligners far more convenient than traditional braces.
- Hassle Free: Traditional braces require you to visit our Woodland Hills cosmetic dental office every month to have wires replaced and adjusted. With Invisalign® you’ll only need to visit us every six weeks so we can monitor your tooth movement and give you new aligners.
Your Smile Success
Your compliance, discipline, and oral hygiene are extremely important to ensure your Invisalign® treatment stays on time and delivers the results you desire.
During treatment, several sets of Invisalign® aligners will be provided at each appointment. It is essential that you wear each set for at least 22 hours per day and change them according to the provided schedule. When treatment is done, you will need to wear a final retainer for stability and to prevent any relapse.
Is Invisalign right for you?
Invisalign® technology has gone through an amazing evolution since its inception. While, in the past, Invisalign may have only been recommended for minor correction, today, most cases can be treated by Invisalign®.
The best way to learn about Invisalign® and if it’s right for your smile is by scheduling an appointment at our Woodland Hills dental office. Dr. Kathy will go over your smile goals and recommend the treatment that’s best for you.