Our Invisalign dentist in San Francisco is exceptionally skilled and experienced in the use of Invisalign. Our dentist is one of the first dentists approved by Invisalign and owns many awards from the company.
Even though Invisalign creator, Align Technology made many changes and improvements to Invisalign over the past 20 years, we still find that many patients believe it is difficult to be a candidate for treatment with Invisalign. This is an idea our dentists would like to change.
The Invisalign treatment system has well over 7,000,000 successful treatment cases. The odds are in your favor that you could become an Invisalign success story, too.
The alignment trays are able to remedy numerous issues, including:
• Crowded teeth
• Teeth that are generally straighter
• Gap teeth
• Overbite
• Open bite
• Crossbite
• Underbite
• A mix of permanent teeth and baby teeth
It is worth noting that there are a few conditions that may make Invisalign ineffective for certain patients. These include:
• Dental Implants- Because the titanium rods fuse to your jawbone, the Invisalign alignment trays will not reposition those teeth
• Bone loss- If you suffer from bone loss, your teeth lack sufficient anchoring in your jaw. Using Invisalign may cause greater bone loss as the alignment trays move your teeth
• A significant build-up of calculus- The calcified plaque will block tooth movement, making Invisalign ineffective. However, calculus is removable with dental instruments. If your calculus is gone, you could be a candidate for Invisalign treatment
• Dental bridges- Since bridges attach to at least two teeth, Invisalign aligners will not function properly
If you are interested in finding out if the Invisalign alignment system can help improve your smile, please contact our office. Our staff can provide you with helpful information and set up a no-obligation consultation with our dentist so you can ask questions and learn how Invisalign can help you.
