Invisalign® Ponte Vedra FL

Everyone wants to have straight, perfectly aligned teeth; but no one wants to have a “metal mouth.” That’s always been the downside of orthodontics — the metal bands, the wires poking your lips and cheeks, the difficulty eating and cleaning your teeth.

Dr. Sorensen now offers a visibly better alternative to traditional braces for teens and adults, Invisalign®. Rather than bands and wires, Invisalign® uses a series of clear plastic “aligners” to move teeth into their correct positions. Contact Dr. Sorenson today to learn more!

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What is Invisalign®?



Advantages of Invisalign®

The advantages are clear, excuse the pun.



3- Keeping your teeth clean with braces is quite difficult. Removing food stuck on the bands and from under wires requires diligence. To floss, you need a threader. With Invisalign®, you simply remove the trays and brush and floss your teeth normally.


Wearing Your Invisalign® Aligners



To accomplish the movement goals, it’s important to wear your Invisalign® aligners for at least 20-22 hours every day without fail.

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Invisalign® FAQs

What is the Invisalign® Process?



What Alignment Problems Can Invisalign® Treat?

The Invisalign® clear plastic aligners are very comfortable when they fit snugly onto your teeth, and they do amazing work. The aligners progressively shift your teeth and bite into alignment. While Invisalign® cannot be used in cases where severe problems exist, it can work for most mild to moderate conditions such as:

  • Gaps between teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Overbites
  • Underbites
  • Crossbites

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Is Invisalign® Appropriate for Teens?

Invisalign® is perfect for teens, especially when you consider the delicate self-confidence of the average teen and the trauma that is having a “metal mouth.” Invisalign® has been used with over one million U.S. teenagers and those numbers are growing as more and more adults and teens learn about this revolutionary method for moving your teeth without all the metal. Invisalign® can accomplish mild to moderate tooth movement needs, so it can handle most teenage orthodontic needs. Really aggressive, more severe movement may not be appropriate, but Dr. Sorensen can tell you if your orthodontic needs, or those of your teenager, can be handled with Invisalign®.

Will Invisalign® Aligners Affect My Speech?

You may have heard rumors of an “Invisalign® lisp.” It is true that some patients develop a temporary lisp when wearing their aligner trays. A lisp is a speech defect that causes “s” and “z” sounds to be pronounced as “th.” Lisps are caused by improper tongue placement inside the mouth during speech. This affects airflow and pronunciation.

Some patients with Invisalign® (and with traditional braces, by the way) develop lisps because the aligner trays alter the space within their mouth, causing the tongue to move a little differently, and altering some pronunciation. The vast majority of patients simply adjust to the thin plastic trays and the temporary lisp is just that…temporary.

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How Do You Keep Invisalign® Aligners Clean?

Because you can simply take out your aligners and brush them with your toothbrush, keeping both your teeth and your aligners clean is much easier than with traditional braces. You have some options when caring for your Invisalign® aligners. You can remove them and gently brush them every night with a toothbrush. You can also soak your aligners in denture cleaner, Retainer Brite®, or the official Invisalign® crystals to keep them clean and sanitized. Or, another option is to use clear anti-bacterial soft hand soap to clean your aligners.

I’m Currently Wearing Traditional Braces. Can I Switch to Invisalign®?

Once some people get traditional braces on their teeth they really regret it. They feel overly self-conscious about the metal bands, and the discomfort of wires poking their cheeks and tongue and the monthly pain of adjustments makes them hate their braces. The good news is that you can switch to Invisalign®, if Invisalign® can accomplish the necessary movement.

What you need to do is schedule a consultation with Dr. Sorensen, and he can tell you if you would be a good candidate for Invisalign®. If so, then you’ll need to get your braces removed. Once that is done, Dr. Sorensen can create the 3D image of your teeth and bite and plan your Invisalign® treatment.

Is Invisalign® Covered by Insurance?

Most dental insurance covers a part of your Invisalign® cost (which is basically the same cost as traditional braces). This is the same arrangement as for traditional braces.

What Happens When My Invisalign® Treatment is Complete? Do I Wear a Retainer?

Once your teeth are moved into their new positions, they’ll need to stay there. That’s why traditional braces transition to the use of a retainer. This prevents the teeth from drifting back to their former positions.

Invisalign® doesn’t use a retainer with a plastic piece that snaps onto the roof of your mouth. Instead, Vivera® retainers, made from the same material as the Invisalign® aligners, keep the teeth in place. These Vivera® retainers are similar to the aligners, but they are thicker and more durable because they need to be worn for longer than just a couple of weeks. You will receive four Vivera® retainers to be swapped out over the course of your retention period.

Dr. Sorensen proudly provides Invisalign® to patients in Ponte Vedra, Palm Valley, Jacksonville, and Nocate, FL and surrounding areas. If you are in need of Invisalign® or other cosmetic dentistry services, contact Blue Water Dental of St. Johns at (904) 395-7771 or Request An Appointment today.

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460 Town Plaza Avenue
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