INVISALIGN STUART, FL

We have patients that are young adults and even patients well into their 70’s that have done Invisalign treatment!! Our adult population appreciate the convenience and the ability to remove the aligners if they have to go into a meeting or eat. Adult orthodontics is becoming more common especially for those patients that had the metal braces as a kid and forgot to wear their retainers. These are referred to as “relapse” cases, where the teeth start drifting back into the pre-ortho positions. If you had metal braces as a youth and are noticing some crowding starting again, Invisalign is the perfect option for you! Traditional braces have always been a great option to straighten teeth but, as time moves on invisalign is becoming more popular. Invisalign will help you get back the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

After we take an impression of your teeth, we submit them to ALIGN Technology who will create solid models. Together we diagnose and put together the ideal treatment plan for straightening and aligning your teeth for best function and aesthetics. If you have crowding or some spacing between your teeth the aligners will help with this.They will then fabricate a series of clear aligners that gently guide your teeth into the ideal position. Each tray is typically worn for approximately two weeks and then the next tray is used. Most of our patients are able to complete their invisalign treatments within about one year. Some of the simpler relapse anterior crowding cases have been able to be completed in six months or less with invisalign treatment!

In addition to the obvious cosmetic benefit of having straighter teeth and improved self-confidence that many of our patients achieve, they are commenting that their teeth are easier to clean and they aren’t trapping food or tearing floss trying to clean their teeth. As a result, they are coming in with less tooth decay, improved gum oral health and keeping their teeth longer! Crowded teeth can lead to poor chewing function, mobility, chipping, uneven wear facets on teeth and more likelihood of getting cavities. (Some people even call wearing the aligners “the Invisalign diet” because you tend to snack less while wearing the retainers!)

As part of the process of whitening your teeth, our office is pleased to provide those patients who wish to have whiter teeth a FREE tube of whitening gel, so not only are their teeth straighter but they are also whiter!! You can place the bleaching gel right into the trays as you wear them and in just a few days start to have whiter teeth as well.

Many people who have crowding or spaces are asking us if their particular situation can be corrected with invisalign. While we can treat most cases with this modern technology, not all patients are ideal candidates for it. Young teenagers who have growing jaws and a mixed set of adult and baby teeth might not be ideal candidates for this process, as well as people with skeletal deficiencies may not qualify. We offer a complimentary no-obligation consultation if you would like to come in to see if you qualify for invisalign.

The cost is basically about the same as that of traditional orthodontics. Dr. Riggs is committed to providing excellent care to all her clients and offers a variety of affordable financing payment plans for her patients. If you have any questions at all about payment or the payment plans that we can offer for you, give us a call today.