Invisalign Clear Braces in Long Beach

Would you like to straighten your crooked teeth but don't want to wear metal braces? Invisalign is an adult orthodontic treatment in Long Beach, CA that eliminates the need for bracket-and-wire braces. Instead, clear plastic aligners gradually shift your teeth into their ideal positions.

What Are Invisalign Clear Aligners?

Invisalign involves wearing a series of clear plastic aligners custom-fit to your teeth. Clear aligners are more comfortable and discreet than traditional metal braces, and you can remove them to eat, brush, and floss. You don't have to worry about food restrictions or the extra maintenance involved with traditional braces.

What Orthodontic Problems Does Invisalign Correct?

Invisalign corrects many of the same problems as traditional braces, including: 

• Crooked teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Overbites
• Underbites

You may be an Invisalign candidate if you are an older teen or adult with mild to moderate alignment issues or bite problems. If you have a severe overbite or extremely rotated teeth, your dentist may recommend traditional braces or another type of orthodontic treatment instead.

What's Involved with Invisalign Treatment?

The process of teeth straightening with Invisalign is simple. You'll start with a visit to Golden Coast Dental Care, where our experienced Invisalign dentist performs an examination to determine if you're a good candidate.

They take digital impressions, photos, and x-rays of your teeth to customize a treatment plan for your specific needs. An Invisalign lab creates a series of clear aligners based on our dentist's treatment plan, each specifically designed to create certain tooth movements. 

You'll wear each set of aligners for 22 hours per day for about two weeks, then switch to the next set. As you wear and switch out your aligners over the weeks and months, you'll see and feel your teeth gradually shift into ideal alignment.

Invisalign treatment times vary depending on the extent of tooth movement needed. Some patients complete the process in as little as six months, but most fall in the 12–18 months range.

Invisalign offers many benefits compared to traditional braces.

• The aligners are made of crystal-clear plastic that's so discreet most people won't notice them on your teeth. 
• The smooth plastic surface of the aligners is comfortable and won't chafe or irritate your tongue and cheeks.
• Oral hygiene is easy with Invisalign because you can remove the aligners for brushing and flossing.
• There are no food restrictions, and you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods throughout treatment. Just be sure to brush your teeth before putting your aligners back in!

Invisalign is a convenient orthodontic treatment for adults with a busy, active lifestyle. You don't have to worry about frequent trips to the dentist for orthodontic adjustments—just visit us every 4–6 weeks to pick up your next sets of aligners!

Invisalign Cost

The cost of Invisalign treatment varies depending on your specific needs and is slightly more expensive than traditional braces. Some dental insurance plans will pay for a portion of the cost of invisible aligners, so be sure to check with your provider to see what's covered.

Schedule an Invisalign Appointment with Us

Our Invisalign dentists would love to meet with you and explain how Invisalign can help you achieve a beautiful smile without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Please call our Long Beach, CA, dental office today to schedule an appointment to start your journey to a straighter smile.