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5 Ways Invisalign Can Improve Your Smile
Invisalign clear aligner trays improve your smile in several ways. The key is knowing what aligners can and cannot do. Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Trudeau of Del Mar Family Dentistry in Solana Beach, California, use Invisalign clear aligner trays to improve patients’ smiles and correct most alignment issues. The clear aligner trays gradually shift crooked teeth into a more natural position. They are a more versatile option when compared to traditional metal braces. Let’s dive into five ways Invisalign improves your smile.
1. Re-align crooked teeth – Invisalign aligner trays can effectively re-align crooked teeth to be properly aligned. The process can take anywhere from 1 year to 36 months. In some cases, it may take longer. The process is gradual and can’t be rushed. Invisalign takes almost as long as metal braces. The key difference, however, is convenience. The clear aligner trays snap in and out of place easily, allowing you to eat and speak freely.
2. Re-establishes balance and symmetry – Straightening your teeth helps to re-establish balance and symmetry in the mouth. The Invisalign aligner trays begin working immediately, making small, gradual shifts. Aligners must remain in place for 20 to 22 hours a day. Taking the aligners out for more than three or four hours a day will slow down the straightening process. The aligners will only be effective if you follow your dentist’s instructions on how long they should be worn.
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3. Allows you to remove your aligners for short periods – Being able to remove your aligners for a few hours every day gives you a chance to eat the foods you love without worrying about bits and pieces getting stuck in the gaps. While your aligners are out, you can brush and floss your teeth thoroughly. If you are going to the town, take your aligners out for an hour or two so you can speak and smile without being self-conscious.
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4. Maintain good dental and oral health—One of the biggest problems people have with metal braces is that food gets stuck deep inside the dental work. Clear aligners snap on and off, making it easy to keep them clean. They also allow you to brush and floss your teeth thoroughly. Keeping your teeth and the aligners fresh and clean will prevent bacteria from getting out of control. Maintaining good dental and oral health is the first step in promoting good physical health.
5. Strengthens the tissues in your mouth when you follow your dentist’s instructions – Teeth that are in alignment support one another and prevent them from shifting. The more you use your Invisalign aligners, the straighter your teeth will be. As the healing process continues, the soft tissues in your mouth will become stronger. Your dentist may have you wear your final tray for several months until the tissues have gotten strong enough to hold your teeth firmly in place.
There are things you can and can not do with Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Trudeau of Del Mar Family Dentistry in Solana Beach, CA, will work with their patients to ensure they receive the highest quality dental care possible. By using Invisalign aligners, they can improve a patient’s smile and help maintain good oral and dental health. Existing patients must call (858) 755-9775, while new patients must call (858) 360-3102 to schedule an appointment.
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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.