Services - Cosmetic Dentistry

If a few crooked teeth make you hide your smile, but you don't want to wear bulky metal braces, consider Invisalign – the clear, removable orthodontics. Discerning adults and teens appreciate the convenience and conspicuousness of Invisalign for a straighter smile.

We'll use 3D imaging technology to design a treatment plan, then show you a digital photo of proposed results. To begin treatment, the dentist will work with a certified Invisalign laboratory to fabricate a custom set of clear acrylic aligners for you. You'll wear each aligner for approximately two weeks before moving to the next. Gentle pressure will shift your teeth into the ideal position, and the next aligner will pick up where the former left off. With an average treatment time of 12 months, Invisalign cuts orthodontic therapy time in half.

Few people, if any, will notice your clear Invisalign aligners, but you always have the option of temporary removal. Before an important event, when you eat a meal, or for easy cleaning, simply slip the aligner out, then replace it later. Try to keep your average daily treatment time at or over 22 hours for optimal results. You'll visit Smile Design Dentistry every six weeks, or as directed, so that your dentist can measure progress.

Benefits of Invisalign:

• Inconspicuous orthodontics
• Significantly reduced treatment time
• Removable aligners
• Easy to clean and care for
• No bands or wires, which means more comfort
• No painful "tightening" appointments

Ideal Invisalign candidates are adult or older teen patients who need moderate cosmetic orthodontics. If you wore braces as a child, and your teeth shifted back out of place, Invisalign might be right for you. After treatment, the dentist will prescribe a retainer to ensure that your teeth remain in proper position.

Call our Plymouth dental office to reserve your Invisalign consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists. We have created spectacular smiles for patients in Wayzata, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, and Orono, and we look forward to giving you an Invisalign smile!