Invisalign
Minor misalignment can put a damper on your smile, but traditional braces are unattractive and can cause feelings of embarrassment.
Fortunately, Invisalign® is a virtually unnoticeable orthodontic treatment that can straighten your teeth in months.
See how RUSK, THORNTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.C. in Washington, DC, can give you the dazzling smile you desire.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign treatment involves a series of clear aligners that are custom-fitted to your teeth to slowly move them into their ideal position over the course of 12 to 18 months.
These aligners can straighten minor misalignment concerns. If you have severe misalignment, you may be a better candidate for another orthodontic option, like traditional braces.
Exploring Candidacy for Invisalign
Children and Adults
Children and adults alike can be candidates for orthodontics, and Invisalign is no different. Though many adults love the advantages of clear aligners as a discreet treatment, children as young as the age of seven can benefit from treatment and set themselves up for a straight and healthy smile for life.
Good Oral Health
Before you receive any kind of orthodontic treatment, it's important for your mouth to be healthy. Follow an at-home oral care routine that consists of brushing, flossing, and using an oral rinse, visit the dentist for regular exams and cleanings, and receive any necessary preparatory treatments so your mouth is healthy enough for orthodontics.
Commitment
To be a good candidate for Invisalign, candidates must be willing to wear their aligners for at least 22 hours each day. Though Invisalign can be taken out quickly and easily, removing the aligners for long periods of time can extend your treatment timeline and even result in your teeth reverting back to their misaligned position.
Choosing a Dentist to Create Your Aligners
Though you may think an orthodontist would be best equipped to create your aligners, the dentists at RUSK, THORNTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.C. have undergone special training and are able to provide patients with the same techniques and level of care. This means our dentists are able to create your clear aligners and complete your treatment, without the need of an orthodontist.
Creating and Receiving Your Aligners STRAIGHTER TEETH IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
Invisalign is a comfortable alternative to traditional braces.
How Our iTero Scanner Can
Improve Your Invisalign Experience
WE USE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Our iTero® intraoral scanner is able to take 3D images of your teeth, so you can visualize your Invisalign treatment every step of the way. Our iTero scanner can also help us create your aligners without the need for messy impressions. Many patients prefer this method because it's quick and comfortable.
We Are an Invisalign Gold Plus Provider
SERVING PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WASHINGTON, DC, AREA
Invisalign providers are classified based on how many Invisalign treatments they complete each year. RUSK, THORNTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.C. is proud to be a Gold Plus provider, meaning we have a higher level of experience when it comes to this treatment.
5-Star Reviews From Our Patients
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2017
Most professional and skilled team I've ever been to
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2020
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