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Invisalign: The Ultimate Choice for a Straighter Smile
If your smile is a source of shame or embarrassment due to crooked or crowded teeth, it’s time for a change with Invisalign. Invisalign is an orthodontic system that straightens your teeth using invisible plastic aligners. It’s an excellent choice for people who want a straight, pleasing smile without wearing metal hardware on their teeth. Del Mar Family Dentistry offers Invisalign clear aligners to our patients in Solana Beach, California. We invite you to visit our dental clinic and learn more about this innovative orthodontic procedure.
Why Choose Invisalign Teeth Straightening
Crooked teeth are not aesthetically pleasing or healthy. Your smile and oral health suffer when your teeth are misaligned, crowded, protruding, or overlapping. Invisalign can resolve these issues and more in one treatment. Using Invisalign 3D imaging, Drs. Fitzpatrick and Trudeau will map out your orthodontic treatment from start to finish. This gives you a better picture of what to expect. We can also project how your smile will appear by the end of your procedure to motivate you to complete your treatment.
Invisalign uses customized aligner trays to slowly and methodically shift your teeth into a straighter, healthier position. The aligners must be worn at least 20 to 22 hours daily for your treatment to work. Here are some of the perks you can look forward to with Invisalign treatment:
Invisibility: Clear aligners are much less conspicuous than metal brackets and wires. When worn, they blend in with your teeth and become “invisible.” With Invisalign, you can talk and smile normally and continue the lifestyle you’re accustomed to.
Actual Patient Results
Convenience: For your convenience, Invisalign aligners can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing your teeth. You don’t have to worry about dietary restrictions. You can dine out, eat your favorite cuisine, and enjoy holiday meals without worrying about your teeth. Afterward, you can brush and floss normally to keep up with your oral hygiene. You should return the aligners to your teeth immediately after brushing to keep up the momentum of straightening your teeth.
Comfort: With Invisalign, there are no metal parts to irritate your mouth. The aligners are composed of smooth, thermoplastic material that won’t harm your gums or teeth. They’re also custom-fitted for your teeth to provide optimal comfort and performance.
Fewer Dental Visits: Fitting orthodontics into your busy lifestyle can be challenging. With Invisalign, you can get by with fewer dental visits as there are no wires and bands to adjust, unlike metal braces. Your Solano Beach dentists may see you every 4 to 6 weeks to ensure you’re making progress with your treatment. Naturally, we’re more than happy to schedule additional appointments at your convenience if you have questions about your procedure or experience problems with your treatment.
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New Patients: (858) 360-3102 | Existing Patients: (858) 755-9775
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Are you interested in learning more about Invisalign in Solana Beach, CA? Contact your Invisalign dentists, Drs. Fitzpatrick and Trudeau, from Del Mar Family Dentistry at (858) 360-3102.
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Dr. Dale Trudeau
Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick
Dr. Nikko Johnson
Dr. Erik Balinghasay
Del Mar Family Dentistry is served by four experienced and talented physicians: Drs. Dale Trudeau, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Nikko Johnson, and Erik Balinghasay.
Dr. Dale Trudeau has served the community of Del Mar and Solana Beach since 1984. He is a graduate and former instructor at USC School of Dentistry and has completed many hours of advanced training in restorative, cosmetic, implant dentistry, and Invisalign. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Trudeau is active in the community and volunteers at many local charities and youth organizations.
Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego and Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He is a Research Associate at PLNU, YMCA, and Foundation for Worldwide Health, along with being a member of the ADA, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and SDCDS. Dr. Fitzpatrick has a passion to provide sustainable dental services to underserved communities both locally and globally. In 2013 he founded Cura Coffee Company to help fund the non-profit work of Cura Smiles. This non-profit has been able to build a dental clinic in the diverse community of City Heights, San Diego to help serve the underserved in their dental needs.
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Dr. Nikko Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. After completing her dental residency, she practiced as a general dentist in Oklahoma and North Carolina before obtaining her Master of Science in Periodontology from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry. Among her competencies are prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and treatment modalities with advanced oral plastic surgeries. She has had the honor of providing dental care to veterans for many years.
Dr. Erik Balinghasay is a graduate of the University of California San Diego(UCSD) and University of California Los Angeles(UCLA), School of Dentistry. Upon graduating from UCLA, he pursued advanced speciality training in Endodontics, the dental specialty related to root canals, at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a Board-Certified Endodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.