Conventional orthodontia, such as metal bracket-and-wire braces, is a common way to realign the teeth within the smile. It can move teeth into proper alignment within the dental arch, eliminate spaces between the teeth, and allow patients to alleviate poor bite alignment. However, many individuals do not want to ask about orthodontic treatment because of the metal appliances used to achieve results. Instead, Valley Village, California, area patients can ask Dr. Darien Ephram of Laurel Canyon Dental, Darien Ephram DDS, about a clear aligner alternative known as Invisalign. This treatment uses trays worn over the teeth to gently move the teeth into their proper alignment in a more discreet manner.

How do Invisalign clear aligners provide a straighter smile?

With the Invisalign system, patients start with a consultation appointment with Dr. Darien Ephram to first determine if they are an appropriate candidate for this particular treatment option. With our team at Laurel Canyon Dental, Darien Ephram DDS, you can then have digital impressions taken of your current smile. These impressions will be integrated into the Invisalign software to create a treatment plan that can help in achieving a straighter dental arch. Patients will receive a series of trays to be worn in order for at least two weeks at a time before progressing further, slowly repositioning the teeth in the smile without metal appliances and brackets!

What are the benefits of using Invisalign teeth alignment trays over traditional metal bracket-and-wire braces?

Patients considering realigning the smile may want to ask Dr. Darien Ephram of Laurel Canyon Dental, Darien Ephram DDS, about the advantages of Invisalign treatment when compared to more conventional orthodontia. Some of the benefits include the following:

• Invisalign uses nearly invisible, removable trays instead of a traditional metal bracket-and-wire brace. Patients won’t have to worry about feeling self-conscious about their smiles. Instead, they can smile confidently throughout the treatment.
• The Invisalign trays are comfortable and customized specifically for each patient’s unique needs. They fit snugly over the teeth, allowing each patient to enjoy optimal results without any irritation from appliances such as brackets and wires with traditional braces.
• With Invisalign, patients can more easily clean their teeth and maintain good oral hygiene during treatment. The aligners simply pop off when it is time to brush and floss, with no need to navigate around brackets and wires.
• Treatment with Invisalign is typically completed in a shorter period than with traditional braces. With traditional orthodontia, patients usually need to wait an average of 18-24 months for results, though Invisalign can significantly reduce that timeline.

Schedule a time to speak to Dr. Darien Ephram about the benefits of Invisalign orthodontics!

At the end of Invisalign treatment, patients will enjoy a beautiful smile without ever having had metal brackets and wires!

If you would like to educate yourself more about Invisalign orthodontia or would like to find out if it could be right for your smile, please contact Laurel Canyon Dental, Darien Ephram DDS today at (818) 514-7456 to schedule an appointment.

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