Treatment With Invisalign®

For the longest time, traditional braces have been the go to treatment for crooked teeth and bite issues. This is because traditional braces offer a treatment that is stable and effective. However, traditional braces also have a reputation for being uncomfortable and for cutting patients’ tongues and gums. It is for these reasons, among others, that more and more patients have been making the change to Invisalign®. Invisalign offers a treatment that is comfortable and invisible. And, it is just as capable at treating a large variety of different conditions. Today want to tell you about just some of the conditions Invisalign currently excels at treating.

A Treatment for Your Needs

There are many different conditions that Invisalign makes a good treatment for. Some of these include:

Gapped Teeth: It is possible for gaps to form between your teeth because of abnormal growth of your jawbone or because of teeth drifting into the spots left by missing teeth. This can lead to various gum problems as well as periodontal disease.
Overcrowded Teeth: When your jaw simply doesn’t have enough room to comfortably hold all of your teeth, overcrowding can occur. This often results in severely crooked teeth, which can lead to conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Overbite: Also known as overjet, overbite is the condition where your upper teeth overlap your lower teeth every time you bite. This is generally caused by bad genetics or bad oral habits, and can lead to further complications such as gum irritation and joint problems.
Underbite: The opposite of overbite, underbite occurs when your lower teeth overlap your upper teeth when biting. This is typically caused by overgrowth of your lower jawbone or undergrowth of your upper jawbone, and can lead to problems such as jaw pain and increased tooth wear.
Open Bite: When some of your upper and lower teeth are unable to touch when you bite, it is called open bite. Generally caused by having an abnormal jaw structure or excessive thumb sucking, open bite can lead to painful chewing and speech impairment.
Cross bite: When your upper and lower jaws are both misaligned, it can cause some of your upper teeth to bite on the inside of your lower teeth. If ignored, this condition can lead to increased wear on your teeth, gum disease, and bone loss.

Call and Schedule a Consultation

Whether you are suffering from crooked teeth or cross-bite, there is a treatment available using Invisalign. And, the people behind Invisalign are constantly working on their technology. In fact, the recent addition of precision cuts has allowed Invisalign to treat even more different bite issues. If you would like to find out if there is an Invisalign treatment for your needs, we encourage you to contact us and schedule a no-obligation consultation. We look forward to working with you soon. Come See Our San Antonio Orthodontist today

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Before you decide to purchase any auto insurance policy, one of the first things you should do is calculate your total mileage. Some people do not drive their vehicles that often, and they may be privy to certain discounts if they only use their automobiles for work use or other limited uses. Driving less means you are less of a risk.
There are many different types of auto insurance companies out there. Get quotes from all of them to find out what is the best price. Many companies now offer quotes online, over the phone, or you can go into any insurance agents office and make an appointment to go over your options.
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Making sure that you have the best auto insurance for your situation doesn’t have to be a difficult ordeal. Once you understand some of the basics of auto insurance, it’s surprisingly easy to find a great deal on insurance. Just remember what you’ve learned from this article, and you’ll be in great shape.

*You received a personal recommendation/referral from a friend or your family dentist.

*You are greeted and seen on time. We know your time is valuable, we care about our patients and we want you to like our office..

*You see the same caring orthodontist each month who gives thorough and easy to understand explanations, offers a plan for treatment that makes sense, knows what was done last at your last visit and what you need next.

*You see an orthodontist who believes in team treatment.

*You see a licensed orthodontic specialist. Just as there are specialists in medicine (such as cardiologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists, etc.), there are specialists in dentistry. Only about 6 % of US dentists have the additional education required to be licensed and recognized as an orthodontic specialist. A licensed orthodontic specialist is a dental specialist who dedicates his/her life to correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists graduate as dentists from dental school and then attend a university based orthodontic residency for a minimum of 2 additional years beyond a general dentist’s training. Orthodontic insurance benefits are only paid once per lifetime so choose the best, a licensed orthodontic specialist. Choosing a dentist who is not an orthodontic specialist can be a costly mistake.

*You receive personal attention from our orthodontist. We don’t deliver your care in assembly line fashion. We take enormous pride in the relationships we build with our patients and families.

*We don’t take short cuts when planning your treatment. Some orthodontists give you their treatment recommendation without taking the diagnostic tests (x-rays/radiographs, photo images and impressions of the teeth) that are necessary to plan/diagnose treatment. There is no substitute for having all the information that these diagnostic tests can provide and meeting the proper standard of care in our area. This is one area where taking shortcuts (skipping diagnostic tests) can lead to improper diagnosis and treatment.
*We accept many insurance plans.

*You are offered several good payment plans including no down payment, no interest or low interest payment options that make your treatment more affordable. You don’t even have to write a check because your payment can automatically be debited from your bank account using electronic funds transfer if you desire.

*You receive personalized appointment reminder telephone calls and E-mail if your desire.

*Your treatment is “state of the art”. We combine today’s most advanced techniques with artistic flair. Computer digital imaging, staff training, cavity fighting adhesives, modern sterilizers with outside monitoring of sterilization effectiveness, latex free elastics, space age low force/high comfort wires, clear braces and virtually invisible, clear , ClearCorrect or Invisalign and Invisalign teen aligners that can straighten adult and mature teen smiles without or in combination with traditional braces.