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Invisible braces, a clear, customized, removable appliance offers a new alternative to traditional braces for straightening teeth. Dr. Johansen is a certified Invisalign dentist offering patients invisible braces in Mesa, Tempe and Chandler Arizona.
These invisible braces are made from a clear plastic-like material and can barely be seen in your mouth when you smile or talk.
Most importantly they are removable when you brush your teeth and when you eat. You don't have to worry about food being trapped between your teeth or in your braces and helps eliminate cavities from wearing braces. However oral hygiene is very important no matter which type of braces you may have.
If you are an adult with a mild degree of mis-alignment, be sure to ask your dentist about Invisilign braces for teeth. Children, who do not have their permanent teeth cannot use clear braces.
Dr. Johansen is a certified "Invisilign" dentist, convenient for patients in Mesa, Tempe and Chandler. That means you if you live in the Phoenix Arizona area you have access to the finest clear braces for your orthodontic needs.
Here at Chandler Dentistry Center you will find available the latest state-of-the-art orthodontic appliances as well as traditional metal braces and retainers. Of course, invisible braces are the biggest request. Come in and let us evaluate your teeth we offer orthodontist consultation for all ages.
And remember, your first orthodontist consultation is f.r.e.e!
Call 480-345-0530 today!
View photos of cases below where invisible braces were used to straighten teeth.
BEFORE AND AFTER Invisible Braces
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Mild Spacing - Invialign Correction 14 months |
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Congenitally missing laterals - Invisalign followed by bridges to replace missing teeth - Treatment Duration: 14 Months
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Severe spacing/diastema - Invisalign and restorative treatment
Treatment Duration: 10 Months
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Severe crowding and Cross Bite - Treatment Time 24 months
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Anterior Open Bite - Treatment Time 24 months
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One of the main concerns patients have is how long they may have to wear braces. The answer of course depends on the degree of straightening needed and the age of the patient, usually the later you start straightening teeth he longer you will need to wear an appliance. You have to count on anywhere from 12 to 24 months. You will also need to use a retainer for a period of time after that.
As soon as crooked teeth are noticed in children's second teeth, that is the time to explore your options for braces for teeth. Having your child's orthodontic needs evaluated will give you peace of mind and the dentist will advise you at what age to start and what treatments may be available to you, usually early treatment is advised.
As an adult, you may need braces if crooked teeth make you embarrassed to smile or you have a tendency to cover you mouth when you are talking. You will benefit from a consultation about your best options to straighten teeth, from one tooth to whole mouth restoration. With the new techniques available today there is no need to suffer with a less than perfect smile.
Clear braces for teeth include custom-made aligners that treat misalignments of the teeth and jaws. Aligners are clear, removable appliances that are used in series to gradually straighten teeth. They look a lot like teeth-whitening trays, but are designed to apply controlled force to move teeth throughout the course of treatment. And, with aligners, you can eat whatever you want whenever you want. You're free to remove them when you want to eat that forbidden food.
Here's a page for kids who need Braces at KidsHealth - also in Spanish.
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