Invisalign® Treatment in Sugar Land, TX

Teeth that are straight and properly aligned are not only more attractive but are also easier to clean and maintain. However, some patients balk at the idea of wearing metal braces, though this orthodontic solution is still the right choice for many individuals. As an alternative to wearing traditional bracket and wire braces, our team at Made Ya Smile Dental is proud to offer Invisalign clear aligners for teeth straightening. Custom-made to gradually guide teeth into their proper places, Invisalign aligners are practically invisible and let you straighten your teeth without being obvious. If you or your teen want a straighter, healthier smile but wish to avoid the challenges and look of metal, Invisalign treatment may be an excellent option.

Thanks to advancements in orthodontic technology, achieving a straighter, more attractive, and more confident smile is easier than ever. Our Invisalign dentists in Sugar Land, TX, at Made Ya Smile Dental are Preferred Invisalign Providers — meaning that they have completed advanced training and education in this type of orthodontic approach. We are proud to offer the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen® systems to your family as a means to treat crooked or crowded teeth, bite misalignment, and other orthodontic conditions without announcing to others that you are wearing braces. Invisalign clear aligners are removed to brush, floss, and eat and are easy to clean and comfortable to wear. Computer-generated and created by our partner Invisalign lab, clear aligners are a highly convenient and easy way to get the smile you have always wanted. Learn more about Invisalign orthodontics for you or your teen by making a treatment consultation with our dentists at our Sugar Land, TX practice today.

The Invisalign Teen orthodontic system is designed to meet the specific needs of teenage patients. With this option, younger patients who may be embarrassed to wear metal braces can still get the orthodontic care needed for a healthy and beautiful smile. Metal brackets and wires may also interfere with the ability to play musical instruments and increase the risk of soft tissue injury during sports. Invisalign for teens is removable but does contain blue indicator dots on each mouth tray that will fade when aligners are worn properly. This compliance feature can help parents and our team to know if the aligners are being worn as needed to correct orthodontic issues and can help keep your teen on track to enjoy the targeted smile outcome.

Invisalign treatments are a sought-after treatment for straightening teeth. Many people enjoy this orthodontic option for benefits such as:

• Less ortho visits
• Virtually invisible
• Easy to remove
• No food or drink restrictions
• Can be taken out for brushing and flossing
• No broken brackets or wires

For more information on the benefits of Invisalign clear aligners, contact our Invisalign dentists today.

Invisalign treatment in Sugar Land, TX, may be a great choice for you or your teen if you would like to straighten your smile but wish to avoid the look and feel of metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners are created using advanced digital technology for a customized approach to correcting common orthodontic problems. Nearly invisible and made of smooth plastic, these aligner trays are worn for 20 – 22 hours each day and are easily removed to brush and floss the teeth and before eating. Adults and teens appreciate that Invisalign is discreet and are often able to straighten their teeth without their friends and loved ones even realizing it. In some cases, traditional braces are the most appropriate choice. However, the Invisalign system can address several types of orthodontic concerns, including:

• Overcrowding of teeth
• Crooked or rotated teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Protruding teeth
• Overbite and underbite
• Crossbite

Patients may have orthodontic problems that arise from genetics or developmental issues, thumb-sucking as a child, tooth loss, and oral injuries. Treating bite misalignments and other concerns as early as possible can help avoid other dental problems, like gum recession, chipped or worn teeth, and TMJ disorders. A misaligned bite can also affect the ability to eat comfortably and speak properly. If any of these issues are affecting your teeth and jaw, Invisalign treatment may be a great solution to straightening your teeth, correcting your bite (how the lower and upper teeth fit together), and creating an attractive and confident smile.

A comprehensive orthodontic consultation with our Preferred Invisalign Providers can help you or your teen learn if this treatment is the best approach for your needs. Detailed 3D images of your teeth, jawbone, and facial structures will be taken so that we can evaluate your orthodontic health. Our team will use an intra-oral scanner to map out the details of your teeth and input this information into our advanced software program to effectively plan your Invisalign treatment. The Invisalign teeth straightening system works through a series of clear aligners that apply gentle pressure to your teeth to move them into ideal locations. Once our special lab creates your Invisalign trays, we will have you visit our office so that you can try your clear aligners, and we can give you instructions on proper use.

Each set of trays is worn for two weeks and then changed out for the next set in your series. The sets of trays are numbered so that you can easily identify which to wear next. Visits to our office will be scheduled for you at 4 – 6 intervals so that our dentists can evaluate your alignment progress and adjust your treatment as necessary. In many cases, treatment with Invisalign and Invisalign Teen orthodontics lasts about a year but may vary due to individual patient needs.

When your treatment with Invisalign aligners is complete and your teeth have reached their final destination, a retainer will be made for you to wear. Retainers are an important part of your orthodontic care and are necessary to help keep your teeth in place while the rest of your jaw stabilizes. InvisalignVivera® retainers are made from the same clear, comfortable materials as your aligner mouth trays. Our dentists will let you know for how long you need to wear your retainers, but you can expect to wear them at all times during the initial few months after your Invisalign process is complete. To maintain the results of your orthodontic care and prevent your teeth from migrating back to their misaligned positions, it is critical that you wear your retainers exactly as recommended by our team. We request that you bring your retainer to each of your biannual cleaning and exam visits so that we can evaluate the fit and continue to assess your bite.

If you have dental insurance, your plan may offer some coverage toward Invisalign orthodontic treatment. We will contact your provider and review your benefits before getting started with your aligners. Made Ya Smile Dental in Sugar Land, TX strives to offer affordable and convenient solutions so that all patients may enjoy a healthy smile. We are pleased to accept an array of flexible payment options and can provide information on no- or low-cost treatment financing with CareCredit® plans.

What are some of the benefits of Invisalign clear aligners?
Many of our Sugar Land, TX patients love their Invisalign clear aligners because they are so subtle and nearly invisible. Additionally, made from SmartTrack material, these clear aligners are more comfortable than other clear aligner alternatives and do not scratch or pull at the cheeks like traditional braces.

How long do you have to wear clear aligners?
It will likely be suggested that you wear your Invisalign clear aligner for 20 – 22 hours a day to get the best possible outcome. Our team will give you specific wearing instructions prior to beginning treatment.

Are Invisalign treatments better than traditional braces?
Invisalign treatments are often more sought-after when compared to braces. Many patients see this as a better option because you are able to remove the Invisalign clear aligners to eat, play sports, and brush your teeth.

A straight, gorgeous smile can be a huge confidence booster for you or your teenager. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen aligners from Made Ya Smile Dental in Sugar Land, TX, can help you overcome crowded, misaligned, and gapped teeth with the highest level of discretion and in a comfortable and easy way. Our Preferred Invisalign Providers have advanced expertise in helping patients achieve better oral health and improved jaw function through professional orthodontic care. Schedule a treatment consultation with our dentists and learn if Invisalign teeth straightening is right for you or your teen.