Transform Your Smile in the New Year With Invisalign® Treatment

If crooked or gapped teeth are keeping you from achieving your ideal smile, consider visiting us at Made Ya Smile Dental to address your cosmetic dental goals and to optimize your oral health. Our team of skilled dentists utilizes the most advanced dental technology available to fit patients throughout Houston, TX with their own customized Invisalign treatments. Our premier family dentistry can be your next one-stop shop for all your dental and orthodontic needs.

What causes crooked teeth?

Crooked or misaligned teeth is a very common problem among teenagers and adults. Causes for crooked teeth may include:

Genetics
Chronic thumb-sucking
Chewing on hard objects or foods
Trauma or injury to teeth or jawline

Whatever the reason, cosmetic orthodontic treatments are available to straighten the teeth and produce a long-lasting, gorgeous smile. At Made Ya Smile Dental, we offer safe and effective Invisalign treatments.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a cosmetic dental treatment that utilizes a series of clear trays fitted to your natural teeth for the purpose of straightening and correcting a misaligned smile. Each tray is switched out every couple of weeks to gradually align the teeth into a natural position for the sake of improving your bite and aesthetic appearance. At Made Ya Smile Dental, our team performs an initial examination to assess the unique nature of your teeth and to design the most effective treatment path for you.

Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign offers our patients numerous benefits, including:

Clear, removable trays for ease of brushing and eating
Custom-fit trays to optimize treatment and results
Rupture tabs to allow for developing molars in teenage patients
Compliance indicators to ensure full wear time
A tailored retainer about completion of treatment to maintain results

Who would make an ideal candidate for Invisalign treatments?

Ideal patients for Invisalign treatments include teenagers and adults with:

Crooked or misaligned teeth
An overbite or underbite
A narrow dental arch
Generally healthy gums, jawbone, and teeth

Each patient has their teeth, gums, and oral structures examined by our team to determine if they can safely participate in Invisalign treatments. Patients with active decay or gum disease may need to resolve these conditions first prior to starting Invisalign.

How the Invisalign treatment process works

Patients visit our office in Houston where we will collect digital impressions and 3D imaging of their teeth and head. The impressions are sent to our laboratory where customized, clear trays are fabricated. Each tray is worn for 2 weeks and then switched out to the next tray to gradually straighten the teeth. Patients are only required to visit our office for check-ups once every 4-6 weeks. Once your Invisalign treatment is completed, you will be issued a retainer to maintain your new smile.

How long will I have to wear my Invisalign trays?

Each tray is worn for 2 weeks for approximately 20-22 hours per day. The entire duration of your treatment highly depends on the initial status of your teeth, your personal goals, and our team’s professional recommendations.

After Invisalign treatments are complete

To maintain your new smile and protect your teeth, consider applying the following tips:

Wear your new retainer according to our recommended schedule
Wear a mouthguard for contact sports
Brush and floss your teeth twice daily
Eat nutritious meals
Avoid foods that are chewy, sticky, or hard
Limit your sugar intake
Attend routine dental check-ups and cleanings

Learn more about transforming your smile with Invisalign

If you or a family member are interested in attaining straighter teeth for a brilliant smile, contact us at Made Ya Smile Dental for a consultation today. Our team works with patients throughout the Greater Houston area, servicing them with full preventive and cosmetic care for many years to come.