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What are the Benefits of Invisalign Over Traditional Braces?
The idea of being able to straighten teeth without the use of metal brackets and wires may be hard for teenagers and adults to “wrap their head around.” For years, the only way patients could realign their teeth was with traditional orthodontics. This meant hiding the patient’s teeth behind metal for one or more years while straightening their smile. However, times have changed, and now dentists are able to utilize Invisalign braces. San Jose dental office, StarBrite Dental, offers Invisalign treatment for teens and adults who want a more beautiful smile! There are many benefits of Invisalign braces over traditional … Continue reading
Invisalign
Invisalign is a revolutionary technology in the field of adult orthodontics. Unlike the traditional braces that are made with metal brackets, Invisalign aligners are made with clear plastic material, which is invisible from outside. Therefore, Invisalign braces offer a key cosmetic advantage over traditional braces during the course of treatment. Invisalign braces are removable and the patient is required to remove them while eating, drinking or cleaning the teeth. This helps to enhance oral hygiene and reduces the chances of any harmful bacterial growth that may develop in the case of fixed traditional braces. If a patient is a good … Continue reading
How Does Invisalign Work?
Patients who have crooked and misaligned teeth in their smile are often self-conscious about the way they look when they talk, smile, and laugh. The idea of spending years realigning their teeth with traditional orthodontics, in addition to thousands of dollars, is often what keeps adults from considering ways to improve their smile. For individuals who have high-powered careers and business relationships, the reality of metal brackets and wires hiding their teeth is enough of a deterrent to avoid addressing problems with one’s smile. However, with a state-of-the-art invisible treatment such as Invisalign, San Jose dental patients no longer have … Continue reading
San Jose area dentist reviews the advantages of using Invisalign orthodontics
In San Jose, patients have access to a variety of ways to improve their smiles. This includes the use of orthodontic treatments to realign the teeth. The teeth within the dental arch should be well aligned for a proper fit between the top and bottom teeth. This ensures less wear and tear on the natural tooth enamel and a proper bite. However, many patients are born with teeth that are not properly aligned. They may only experience crooked teeth near the front of the mouth. At this point, many turns to an orthodontist to learn about the metal bracket and … Continue reading
Who Can Benefit From Invisalign Orthodontics?
A straight, beautiful smile is important to many patients who visit Dr. Lokhandwala of Star Brite Dental. However, not everyone may have received orthodontic treatment or worn dental braces as a teenager. When you are an adult, having a crooked smile can be detrimental to both business and personal relationships. When finances allow, many adults begin to consider the possibility of improving their smile with invisible braces rather than with traditional dental braces. San Jose and Fremont residents can use invisible braces to realign their teeth and make a dramatic change in the way their smile looks and functions. Dr. … Continue reading
Clear braces such as Invisalign can enhance the smile
Patients with misaligned teeth are often dissatisfied with their smiles. The spaces, gaps, and crooked teeth may make them feel self-conscious about the way they look when interacting with others. They may hold their hand up to cover their smiles because they are embarrassed. However, the concept of having a metal bracket and wire braces covering their teeth also makes them unhappy, keeping many men and women from addressing their malocclusion with dental treatment. Thanks to advances in dentistry, Dr. Munira Lokhandwala and the team of StarBrite Dental provide patients with clear braces. These clear braces are better known as … Continue reading
Fremont area professional offers Invisalign dentistry
At StarBrite Dental, we offer a wide range of solutions for cosmetic and general dental health purposes for our patients. Dr. Munira Lokhandwala and her staff are dedicated to helping new and existing patients in achieving the smiles of their dreams. When individuals are struggling with misalignment including poor bite alignment, they may feel their only option is expensive, long-term orthodontics with metal brackets and wires. However, with continued advances in the dental industry, patients now have alternatives they can consider that are much more discreet yet just as effective. This includes the use of Invisalign aligner therapy. Invisalign has … Continue reading
Fremont area patients ask about the prices of treatments such as Invisalign
Patients with misaligned teeth are often interested in learning about orthodontic treatments. However, many are turned off by the idea of covering the smile with metal brackets and wires for months at a time. They may be worried about the prices of treatment and whether they can afford to enhance the smile. Dr. Munira Lokhandwala of Fremont’s StarBrite Dental encourages patients to consider Invisalign as an alternative. Invisalign explained Patients who hear of Invisalign are often interested in finding out if they are viable candidates. The best candidates for Invisalign are those with mild to moderate misalignment of the dental arch. … Continue reading
Invisalign vs. traditional braces
An imperfect smile can cause patients to feel self-conscious about how they look. When misalignment plagues an otherwise healthy smile, it may be time to consider the benefit of orthodontics. However, there are many ways to achieve better alignment with today’s advances in dentistry. Patients may think of traditional braces with metal brackets and wires, but now a solution known as Invisalign is becoming more attainable. What is Invisalign? Dr. Munira Lokhandwala of StarBrite Dental describes Invisalign treatment as aligner therapy. Instead of using brackets and wires as in traditional braces, Invisalign uses transparent plastic trays that are custom-made to … Continue reading
How is Invisalign different than traditional braces?
Straightening the smile is one of the best ways teenage and adult patients can dramatically improve their appearance. However, these same patients are often turned off by the idea of traditional braces. Metal brackets and wires over the teeth can lower self-confidence and make patients feel less attractive. This is when dentists such as Dr. Munira Lokhandwala may suggest alternative solutions such as Invisalign braces. Invisalign braces work differently from traditional braces. Instead of gluing metal brackets onto the teeth and lacing them together with special wires, patients can have impressions of their teeth taken and clear plastic trays made. … Continue reading