Clear aligners are an alternative system to traditional braces that use clear, removable “trays” to gradually straighten teeth. The alignment is accomplished with trays made of clear almost invisible plastic that completely cover the teeth; and when worn for 20 hours a day, they will gradually move the teeth into an improved position. In many instances, such as Invisalign aligners, many trays are used to effect enhanced results. Even though acceptable results are obtained in most instances, the several trays needed for the treatment add significantly to the cost of the treatment.

As with our innovative aligning techniques, in majority of the cases, only one or two aligners are needed to bring about a satisfactory completion of the treatment. Since we use fewer aligners, we can offer them to you at significant discounts. That is what we call “quality on the budget.”

Depending on the severity of alignment problems, total treatment time can range from six months to two years. With a well-planned treatment, clear aligners can successfully realign or straighten teeth, close mild spaces, treat elongated teeth and tip teeth into better position.

There are many options available to correct orthodontic problems. Your dentist should evaluate your dental conditions and determine the treatment option most suited to your needs. Call us today for a free consultation to see what solution is right for your specific case.

A dental implant is a titanium "root" used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. It has the general shape of a tooth root and is placed inside the jaw bone, just like the lost tooth it is intended to replace.
Dental implants can be used to support tooth shaped crowns, bridges-a series of teeth in a row connected together, or dentures—removable prostheses to replace missing teeth. They can also be used for tooth movement in orthodontics.

For dental implant procedure to work, there must be enough bone in the jaw, and the bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. If there is not enough bone, more may need to be added with a bone graft procedure called bone augmentation. In addition, natural teeth and supporting tissues near where the implant will be placed must be in good health. During your initial visit, the dentist will evaluate these and other factors to determine the success of the implant treatment.
Sometimes the implants are placed after a certain period to allow for healing of the extraction area. Sometimes they are placed at the same time as a tooth is removed. It is becoming an increasingly common strategy to place a dental implant into a recent extraction site in order to preserve bone and reduce treatment times. In addition, due to increased success rates for these procedures, in certain cases the dentist can place the tooth on the implant at the time of placing the implant. This procedure is called “immediate loading” and can cut months off the treatment time. Ask your dentist if this procedure is right for you during the initial consultation visit.