Invisalign® clear aligners prove that effective orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to be difficult. These ingenious appliances have helped millions straighten their teeth and achieve better-looking smiles, and they can help you too.
Invisalign® aligners in South Bay are an effective and discreet orthodontic treatment option that are worn comfortably over your teeth to continuously adjust alignment and spacing. Dr. Maha Boulos is an Invisalign® Gold+ provider who has had extensive cosmetic dentistry training.
South Bay Dental Smiles custom-makes Invisalign® aligners using models of both your current teeth and the end result you hope to achieve. With Invisalign® aligners, you will switch to new aligners about every one to two weeks. Each set slightly adjusts the position of your teeth until you have achieved your final results, which typically takes about 5-10 months, but sometimes can take longer.
You remove the Invisalign® aligners for eating, drinking, and cleaning only. At first, they will feel very tight, but they will begin to loosen and feel more comfortable after a few days.
Many insurance plans do provide Invisalign® coverage the same way they would cover metal braces. Depending on your insurance policy, they may cover a certain dollar amount of the treatment. One of our insurance coordinators at South Bay Dental Smiles will check your individual plan to let you know what your policy provides.
At South Bay Dental Smiles, Invisalign® costs range from $3,500 to $5,200 depending on the length and severity of your treatment. We also offer a Dental Membership Plan, External Payment Plans, and a monthly payment plan to help cover the cost of your treatment.
After you have received your Invisalign® aligners, we will schedule an appointment for you to come in every 6 weeks for a quick evaluation. This is an essential part of Invisalign® treatment so we can assure your teeth are moving as predicted. This appointment can be in person, but you also have the option of a virtual appointment. During the virtual appointment, you would need to send our doctors photos of your teeth to make sure that your teeth are moving as necessary.
Dr. Maha Boulos has had advanced Invisalign® training through the American Academy of Clear Aligners. She is also a Gold + Invisalign® provider and is a member of the Teen Invisalign® Fellowship.
With Invisalign®, each case is unique depending on your smile’s needs and goals. If treatment is minimal, you may be able to complete treatment in as little as 6 months. Once you start treatment, you will start seeing results in a matter of weeks.
You will need to wear your Invisalign® aligners for 20-22 hours a day to guarantee that your treatment proceeds in a timely way. If you fail to wear your aligners for the recommended time per day, your treatment could take much longer.
Once you have completed your Invisalign® treatment, we will take off any attachments that were placed and give you your retainers to wear every night. Retainers are required to maintain the results of your Invisalign® treatment and to hold your teeth in the ideal position. Since each case is different, we will discuss the options with you once your treatment is complete.
We offer a few other additional products that are included in your treatment:
● Whitening gel that can be used in conjunction with your aligners to whiten your teeth while keeping your smile in place.
● A “pull tool” to remove your aligners comfortably.
● “Munchies” to help eliminate the air space between the Invisalign® aligner and the teeth. This provides a more comfortable and efficient way to provide a uniform force to seat the Invisalign® aligner properly.
● Aligner cleaning tablets.
Browse our Invisalign® smile gallery to see our patient’s success stories in action.
We believe that every person deserves to have their best and most confident smile.
We promise that regardless of your age or dental needs, we will provide you and your family with a dental practice where you are greeted with friendly, familiar faces, and your concerns are heard.
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