Invisalign Woodland Hills CA

Traditional braces use brackets, wires, and tension to pull teeth into alignment. Invisalign® gently pushes teeth into alignment using constant pressure. Trays are created in a sequential series. You'll wear each set of sequential aligners for about two weeks, then switch to the next set in the series. Each tray set gradually shifts teeth closer to their final alignment. The durable SmartTrack® material creates strong but flexible alignment trays that gently shift teeth. In some cases, the addition of SmartForce® attachments can help move teeth where more aggressive shifting is necessary.

As a Woodland Hills Invisalign specialist, Dr. Zin will help craft a treatment plan that is totally custom to you and your smile.

Some alignment plans may be as short as three to six months. The average for most patients is between 12 and 18 months. Treatment can take as long as 24 to 36 months in more complex cases. Each treatment is unique and custom-fit to the patient. To determine how long your treatment plan would take, contact Diamond Dental Spa for an evaluation.

You will need to wear the Invisalign clear aligner trays each day for 20 to 22 hours, but they can be removed for drinking, eating, and oral hygiene. The trays fit snugly against your teeth, using gentle pressure to shift teeth into alignment. As you progress through each tray set, your teeth will continue moving into alignment.

Invisalign cost in Woodland Hills is comparable in cost to traditional metal braces. It is difficult to put a specific cost on treatment because it is unique for each patient. The average prices in the US range from $3,500 to $8,000. Most treatment plans are in the $4,500 to $5,500 range. The total cost can be offset with dental insurance, Health Saving Accounts (HSA), and combined with special discounted pricing. This can lower your out-of-pocket expenses significantly.

Your dream smile is within your grasp. Diamond Dental Spa offers flexible payment options. Additionally, more insurance plans choose to cover clear aligners as an acceptable orthodontic treatment method. Check with our Woodland Hills office today for more information.

In the past, making a replacement tooth for a crown or a bridge or preparing a mold to design a braces treatment was a cumbersome process. It involved goopy trays in making an impression of your teeth, then hours in a dental lab creating a model. All that mess is gone with the introduction of the intraoral scanner.

The iTero intraoral scanner, using a handheld wand, takes over 6,000 images per second and creates a 3D image of your mouth. The doctor can create a functional computer model of your mouth in less than three minutes. Integrating the iTero scanner with Invisalign's ClinCheck software allows the doctor to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. It also lets them show what your smile will look like after treatment.

ClinCheck software creates a digital interface that allows the doctor to manipulate a 3D "map" of your mouth. This is instrumental in designing a treatment plan for Invisalign and many other aspects of cosmetic dentistry.

Invisalign First - Children Ages 6-7

Invisalign® First is a transitional system that can help children requiring Early Treatment or Phase 1 orthodontic care. They include all the durability of adult Invisalign®, including the patented SmartTrack material. Depending on your child's growth pattern, they may include spacers to allow erupting adult teeth. The Blue Dot monitoring system is optional and will enable parents to help their children wear the trays long enough each day.

Children at age six and seven can use Invisalign® First. Most of a child's deciduous (baby) teeth have dropped away at that stage, and many of their adult teeth are in or preparing to erupt. Using X-rays and digital imaging, the doctor can predict adult teeth growth. Using Invisalign First during this phase will ensure enough room in the jaw for the new adult teeth.

Invisalign Teen

Invisalign® Teen includes all the great features of adult Invisalign®. It also has an optional Blue Dot monitoring system. The simple addition of a color-changing blue dot on each aligner tray allows parents to quickly see if their teen is wearing the trays long enough each day. If the teen is wearing the trays properly, the dot fades. If they are not wearing them enough, the dot remains visible.

The aligner system is a perfect alternative to braces for an active teen. The nearly invisible trays will allow your teen to gradually straighten their smile while avoiding braces' standard brackets and wires. Straight teeth can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Invisalign for Adults:

Invisalign for Adults is a great option for professionals who don’t want to walk around with metal braces at this stage of their life. The treatment options for an adult will vary based on your initial scan and diagnose at your Free Consultation. Invisalign for Adults has been one of the most effective and popular methods to treat alignment and confident issues related to a smile.

Invisalign Express:

Invisalign Express is an expedited clear aligner treatment for milder cases of dental misalignment. It uses fewer sets of aligners to correct the case in a shorter time frame – but it only works if the case is on the milder side. It offers the same comprehensive treatment with effective results as a full Invisalign program, just faster! Invisalign Express uses a maximum of 10 sets of aligners (some may require fewer), and the treatment takes about 6 months.

Removable trays can be set aside for short periods allowing normal eating and cleaning. Enjoying an apple without the intrusion of brackets and wires works well for many patients. Clear aligners work extremely well for adults, but responsible teens can be candidates too. And patients of any age can experience the perks of straight teeth with aligners. It's never too late to discuss Invisalign® for a bright, straight smile.