Invisalign of Austin, TX

Braces have long been considered a rite of passage for many teens, and more recently adults have been opting for braces as well. Adult orthodontics does not suffer from the social stigma that it once did. Many adults now choose braces as an effective way to straighten their smiles, eliminate gaps, and correct overbites. Invisalign has been the answer for those adults who had braces at a younger age and did not wear their retainers. Over the years their teeth shifted to a crooked position.

At Westlake Hills Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide adult orthodontics using Invisalign clear braces. We concentrate on adolescent and adult orthodontics that are comfortable, convenient and discreet.

Our office is proud to offer Invisalign clear braces, a system that has revolutionized teen and adult orthodontics. The Invisalign system enables you to achieve a straight, beautiful smile without the inconvenience posed by traditional braces. Rather than hassling with wires, rubber bands, and difficulty cleaning, patients simply wear a series of clear plastic Invisalign aligners that gradually shift their teeth into position over time. The aligners can be removed while eating, drinking, and during special occasions. Here's how Invisalign works:

• Using the 3-D computer digital imaging system Invisalign plastic molds are fabricated from impressions of your mouth. These molds act as "clear braces" that fit easily over your teeth as they gradually shift them into place.
• The Invisalign system predicts the stages that your teeth will go through while shifting into an ideal position. This position is determined by Dr. Sakos and Invisalign. Every two weeks, you will pick up a new, slightly changed aligner at our office. You will wear the Invisalign clear braces until your teeth are fully aligned. Treatment can be as short as 6 months and as long as two years with the typical case being less than a year.

Invisalign Candidates

Most candidates for Invisalign clear braces are patients with crowded, overlapping, or crooked teeth, as well as those who have a significant cross bite, over-bite or under-bite. Invisalign is an especially attractive option for people who lead an active lifestyle, or those who will be attending special events where they may want to temporarily remove their aligners. Finally, although adult orthodontics has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, many adults still feel self-conscious at the prospect of wearing traditional braces. With Invisalign clear braces, your orthodontic treatment will be virtually undetectable, and you can carry out your day-to-day activities with confidence.

Contact our Austin, Texas office for more information about adult orthodontics, including Invisalign clear braces, today. Don't forget to ask about teeth whitening as a complement to your new, straight smile!