When patients think about braces, they often think of the many names such as brace face, metal-mouth, and tinsel teeth that children with orthodontia were called on the school grounds. This embarrassment may be what has kept many adult patients from seriously considering having braces to enhance their smiles. However, thanks to continued advances in general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics doesn’t have to involve metal brackets and wires. Today, many adult patients and even teenagers use cosmetic braces to repair their smile. These braces are known as Invisalign.
Invisalign orthodontics is a complete alternative to metal bracket and wire orthodontia. This method of treatment uses clear aligner trays that are fabricated to snap into place over the dental arch and gently reposition the teeth. Dr. Leif Loberg of Loberg Professional Dental Corporation in Laguna Hills finds that Invisalign can be incredibly effective at achieving the same results as more traditional braces without the embarrassment.
Invisalign orthodontics is readily available in our practice, and most patients with mild to moderate misalignment of the dental arch or the dental bite are appropriate candidates for treatment. In some cases when there is overcrowding, some patients may need to have teeth extracted to help make room for the rest of the teeth to align properly. Our team has the experience to assist patients in deciding what is appropriate for their smiles and what can be done with the use of Invisalign. We may take x-rays and show patients what is occurring within their smile so they can better assess what can be done with Invisalign therapy.
If you are interested in cosmetic braces such as Invisalign to improve your smile and you live in or around the Laguna Hills area, contact the team at Loberg Professional Dental Corporation. Dr. Leif Loberg is here to assist adult patients in achieving a smile they can be proud to show off to others and that can improve their self-confidence. We welcome new patients into our state-of-the-art dental facility.
