So you want to get your teeth straightened so that you don’t have to be afraid of smiling in photos and when you greet people, huh? But you’re afraid of all the pain and the embarrassment of walking around as a grown man or woman with your mouth full of metal like some middle school student. Look, you don’t have to fear getting your teeth straightened out. Our team of San Antonio dentists have a better solution for you, and it’s called Invisalign.

Braces were invented decades ago and they have been almost universally disliked ever since. They are uncomfortable and they basically give people a license to poke fun at you. Not so with Invisalign. There’s no wires or metal involved with this relatively new method for teeth straightening. Invisalign uses clear plastic trays that grow increasingly straighter in order to shape up your teeth. They don’t hurt, they are removable; and most people will never even be able to realize you’re wearing them.

That means no sharp objects in your mouth. All of the cuts, dangers, discomfort and pain associated with them are a thing of the past. Invisalign aligners are molded to fit perfectly into each patient’s mouth. These custom made molds are gentle on the gums and the inside of your cheeks.

When someone in San Antonio has our dentists provide them with the Invisalign treatment, they can also be confident that they’re getting the more hygienic option. It’s easy to pop out the liners so you can floss and brush the entire surface area of your teeth. One of the downsides of metal braces is that they are stuck on there for years, making cleaning a hassle and flossing nearly impossible.

Any insurance plan that covers traditional metal braces also covers Invisalign. It is an FDA approved orthodontic appliance. Call us and we’ll set up a consultation and sort out the insurance mumbo-jumbo for you if you decide to go forward with the treatment. If you do, you’ll soon find yourself smiling every chance you get.

Over the last 10 years, a removable and nearly invisible method for straightening teeth has been developed with the aid of computer technology.  Our San Antonio cosmetic dentistry office has taken advantage of the development and is happy to offer you the Invisalign treatment.  The metal braces and rubber bands of old that made teeth ache to an unbearable degree and looked unattractive are no longer necessary in most cases.  Most patients can comfortably and subtly have their teeth straightened using this relatively new method.

Invisalign was developed by Align Technology, Inc., a California-based company, and has recognized our practice as the only Elite Premier Provider of their product in San Antonio, Texas.  The procedure is available to both teenagers and adults who suffer from an overbite, under-bite, and/or misaligned teeth.  It involves a series of ever-straighter clear, removable plastic aligners being placed over the patient's teeth.  

Both kids and adults tend to enjoy the low-key approach to teeth straightening that the clear tracks provide.  For kids who want to be bold and add a decorative effect to them, though, colored aligners have now become available as well.  Our San Antonio cosmetic dentistry professionals find that most teens would rather not go that route because they don't want everyone knowing they have braces.

Another nice benefit of the Invisalign is that the aligners can be temporarily removed for eating and brushing your teeth.  That being said, patients who want to get the best results must commit themselves to wearing the aligners for 20 – 22 hours per day.  If you're ready to make that commitment, come see the best dentist in San Antonio for a consultation and get started on the Invisalign program.

1. Avoid abrasive foods such as nuts, potato chips, hard candy and pretzels
2. Avoid triggering foods such as chocolates, beer and acidic foods
3. Avoid dental products with sodium lauryl sulfate
   1. Biotene and Rembrandt are two products that don’t contain this ingredient
4. Listerine mouthwash is recommended for prevention, but not for treatment because the alcohol will burn the lesion
5. Reduce trauma to the oral tissues
   1. Toothbrush trauma
   2. Cheek biting
   3. Chewing pen caps
6. Reduce stress

Have you ever wanted to straighten your teeth but just the idea of wearing those ugly braces makes you just deal with your smile? Now you can finally get the straight teeth you have always wanted in LESS time and with INVISIBLE braces. The technology of Invisalign has been around for over thirteen years and over ONE MILLION patients have been treated with Invisalign. At Cosmetic Dental Associates we are the only PREMIER ELITE provider, which means that we have treated vastly MORE patients than anyone else.

A common misconception about Invisalign is that certain cases are untreatable and HAVE to be treated with braces and/or Jaw surgery. This way of thinking is a HUGE misconception. Right now we are looking for a case that cannot be done with Invisalign!

           We are able to correct tooth crowding, crossbites, spacing, overbites and underbites. What’s left?

When you come in for your Invisalign, after pictures and molds of your teeth are taken, you will be able to see a 3-D model of YOUR teeth. This 3-D model allows the San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. John Moore and the patient to see each movement and the entire treatment process from every angle. This new technology allows for the first time an understanding of the outcome of the patient’s smile like never before. Because the manufacturing process is fully automated, human error is reduced to almost nothing. I am sure these statements have your wheels turning…if you are ready for that straighter and healthier smile then call 33-SMILE to take that FIRST step! 

If your upper teeth are covering most or all of your lower teeth, then you have an overbite.  An overbite is a condition where the front teeth overlap the lower teeth excessively.  A little overbite, however, is normal and actually optimal.  Your upper teeth should cover one third of your lower teeth, about 3-5 mm.  Anything over that is too much and can cause excessive wear of your lower teeth, painful joint problems and damage your upper gums.

 If you’ve seen an English Bulldog or Jay Leno, then you’ve seen an underbite. An underbite occurs when the lower front teeth extend over the upper front teeth.  This condition causes poor functioning of the teeth and can make chewing very difficult.

 Fortunately, both of these conditions can be treated with Invisalign or braces and should be treated sooner than later so the damage doesn’t continue.  Call us today at (210) 337-6453 or Click Here to request an appointment!