If you have crooked teeth, you are probably most concerned with the way they impact your appearance. Of course, we want to help you look great and feel confident about your smile, but straightening crooked teeth has other benefits as well.
- When your teeth are aligned properly, your gums fit more securely around the teeth, which helps guard against periodontal disease.
- Crooked teeth are difficult to floss properly, which puts you at greater risk for decay and gum disease.
- Misaligned teeth can place unusual stress on surrounding teeth and lead to dental erosion and breakdown of dental enamel.
Who should get Invisalign in Allentown?
Invisalign treatment is suitable for people who have strong, healthy teeth and who do not have any dental bridges. Invisalign aligners correct a number of moderate orthodontic problems including overcrowded and overlapping teeth, and closes up or minimize unsightly spaces in between teeth.
If you wore braces as a child but have since had an orthodontic relapse where your teeth have drifted out of place, Invisalign is the perfect solution. Invisalign can also be useful in correcting issues such as open bites, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Invisalign can also be very effective in treating cosmetically oriented problems only affecting the front teeth.
You must commit to excellent oral hygiene and maintain your scheduled appointments at our Allentown dental office. Compliance is the key to successful treatment, so you also have to be willing to wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day and remove them only for oral hygiene and meals. To prevent your teeth from relapsing after treatment and undoing all your hard work, you also need to commit to wearing your retainer as instructed following treatment.
Are there food restrictions with Invisalign?
No! Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can continue to enjoy all the foods you love with no restrictions. Just be sure to brush your teeth after eating so food doesn’t get trapped under your aligners and put you at risk for decay and gum disease.
How much does Invisalign treatment cost in Allentown, PA?
Several factors determine how much Invisalign costs including the extent of orthodontic treatment we need to accomplish. Everyone comes to us with unique problems that they want to address, and the details of your case affect the length of treatment which in turn impacts the cost. That said, you may be surprised to find that, in many cases, the cost of treatment is comparable to traditional orthodontics.
It’s also important to consider your orthodontic insurance benefits. Many dental plans offer benefits coverage that is similar to that of other types of orthodontic treatment. On average, about 25 percent of patients receive some insurance compensation for Invisalign treatment.
The easiest way to determine the cost of Invisalign treatment in Allentown, PA is to contact our office to arrange a consultation. Dr. Mojahed will evaluate your needs, and we can work with your insurance carrier to give you a good idea of what your out-of-pocket expense will be.