They are custom made removable trays which are practically invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. There are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions. The patient can eat and drink what they want and can also brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth.

Invisalign is ideal for patients who are looking for a discreet orthodontic treatment. The ideal Invisalign candidate should be committed to treatment.

First visits are mostly at the age of 2 and it’s also about getting the child to like the chair and educating the parents on healthy dental practices. At the age of 2 is also when the standard six-month dental visit recommendation gets into gear. Between the ages 4 and 6, expect your dentist to take a first set of X-rays to check for cavities.

A child’s jaw and bones are soft and pliable and early corrective procedures such as braces can work much quicker than in an adult’s. Early orthodontic treatment usually starts when a child is eight or nine years old and bite problems such as underbites and the jaw’s growth pattern are corrected.

Early orthodontic treatment can also help to make room in the mouth for the permanent teeth to grow properly, which reduces the chance that the patient will require extractions later, as a result of overcrowding. Early orthodontic treatment is the best preventive method that lays the foundation for a healthy, stable mouth in adulthood.

If you observe any of these characteristics below, talk to our doctors.

• Early loss of baby teeth (before age five)
• Late loss of baby teeth (after age six or seven)
• The child’s teeth do not meet properly or at all
• The child is a mouth breather
• Front teeth are crowded (you won’t see this until the child is about seven or eight)
• Protruding teeth, typically in the front
• Biting or chewing difficulties
• A speech impediment
• The child’s jaw shifts when he or she opens or closes the mouth
• The child is older than five years and still sucks a thumb

You need braces if the following occur:

• If your baby teeth fell out too early and your adult teeth did not come in for a while, this could have affected the way your adult teeth grew and developed.
• Crowded or crooked teeth, your teeth are not straight when you smile, and you are embarrassed to smile
• If your jaw is protruding or receding, if your jaw shifts or makes sounds. This can indicate a developing issue with your jaw line and teeth, orthodontic treatment may be able to help.
• You have a hard time chewing your food, you are always biting the sides of your cheek or striking the roof of your mouth. This could mean that your teeth are not properly aligned. Braces can address an underbite or an overbite.

During the procedure, you won’t feel any pain, but your teeth and gums will maybe get a little sore later. Braces can hurt after the procedure as they are applying a gentle force to your teeth which can make them a little more sensitive than uusual. Over the counter analgesics would usually help alleviate the discomfort.

On the average, treatment may take between 12 and 24 months before the patient’s teeth reach the desired position. Orthodontics is not a one-size-fits-all solution and each patient’s mouth is unique and the duration of treatment would depend on the type of treatment, the age of the patient and the severity of the cases and the patient’s compliance

Many people feel that they do not have time for orthodontics appointments every one to two months for monitoring their treatment progress and have opted for direct mail companies providing mail-order aligners. The simplicity of it does not make it a safe and effective way to obtain efficient treatment.

Straightening your teeth is only most effective and safe when a trained dentist or orthodontist is monitoring your treatment directly. People are also under the impression that these mail-order appliances are cheaper, whereas in actual fact the orthodontist can usually give you an array of options of pocket friendly options depending on the severity of the case.

We  offer payment plans by spreading your treatment fee over an extended period. These payment plans are flexible depending on your monthly budget and are interest free. We can also bill your insurance company directly thereby giving less things to worry about regarding your orthodontic treatment.