Grand Rapids Invisalign
If you’re searching for a way to straighten your teeth for a more beautiful and healthy smile, Invisalign treatment (A.K.A. clear braces, clear aligners, or invisible aligners) may be the way to go. Dr. Mulder can turn a crooked smile into a beautifully-aligned one with carefully planned orthodontics.
One of the latest and most popular orthodontic choices is the Invisalign solution. With Invisalign, you’ll have the major advantage of discreet tooth straightening. No metal or wires in your mouth: Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic aligners to straighten your teeth gently and conveniently.
Permanently changing your smile with orthodontics is a gradual process that requires patience and commitment.
At A Life of Smiles, we always strive to provide the very best patient experience. One of the ways we do this is by staying up to date on the latest dental technology. Our top of the line cosmetic dental practice is proud to announce that we have acquired the Itero Scanner. To learn how the Itero scanner makes getting Invisalign a much more comfortable and faster experience, check out our blog post on the why the Itero Scanner is best for patients.
For quick results and a non-orthodontic solution to misaligned teeth, try porcelain veneers, also known as “instant orthodontics.”
Invisalign is the Convenient Solution
Would you like to have straighter teeth, but dislike the prospect of wearing metal braces for a year or two to accomplish that?
With the invention of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign has broken barriers in the field of orthodontics. Grand Rapids residents are enjoying the obvious advantages of tooth straightening that doesn’t mar their smile.
How does Invisalign work?
Teeth are moved into place over a specific time period, which is estimated up front, based on the assumption that you’ll keep all your appointments and wear the aligners every day for at least 22 hours or so.
Each set applies gentle pressure to move your teeth further toward their alignment goal. Every 6 weeks you’ll have a visit with Dr. Mulder so he can check on your progress. Total treatment times usually fall somewhere between 8 and 18 months.
The aligners can be removed during eating, brushing, and flossing for a comfort unknown to traditional braces wearers. If you have a special occasion, such as a job interview, or getting married, you can remove the aligners for that time period.
Within a matter of months, your teeth will be straighter and your smile more vibrant!
Invisalign FAQ
Not everybody is a good candidate for Invisalign. But if you are, these clear aligners are as effective as metal brackets. Whether you need subtle or more dramatic straightening, Invisalign has proven itself as effective. To ensure the best results, make sure to comply with Dr. Mulder’s wearing instructions.
After a thorough evaluation, 3-D technology is used to custom craft your aligners from impressions of your teeth which Dr. Mulder will take. Each set is shaped to apply slightly different pressures from the previous set, depending on your exact dental conditions, and the totality of tooth movement required.
The cost of your Grand Rapids Invisalign treatment will be determined by the number of aligners you will require to reach your desired smile, and by the length of treatment time. The treatment is kept affordable with payment plans.
The length of Invisalign treatment time can range from six or eight months to perhaps 18, depending on your exact dental circumstances. You can find out during your smile consultation with Dr. Mulder whether you’d be a good candidate for Invisalign, and if so, approximately how long it might take.
Invisalign is referred to by a few names by patients such as clear aligners or clear braces.
For Invisalign treatment in the Grand Rapids area, including Traverse City and Holland, MI, call or email the office of Dr. Jerry Mulder & Allyson Mulder. Schedule your smile evaluation to learn more about this amazing orthodontic advancement.