Invisalign® provides a quick and convenient way to address alignment problems like crooked or crowded teeth. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists regularly prescribe Invisalign treatment to children, teenagers, and adults. Call the office to request an Invisalign consultation for yourself or your child today, or book online.
Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment. It uses a series of removable plastic aligners to put mild pressure on your jaw and periodontal ligament (a band of tissue that supports your teeth).
Wearing your aligners for a prescribed amount of time each day improves their position, making your smile more aesthetically pleasing and your teeth easier to clean.
At Urbandale Smiles, the providers use Invisalign to correct various alignment problems, including:
You might also benefit from Invisalign treatment if you have an abnormal bite, like crossbite, overbite, or underbite.
At Urbandale Smiles, Invisalign treatment begins with a review of your dental records and a discussion of what you like and dislike about your smile. Then your provider completes an oral exam and takes a series of digital X-rays. If you have crowded teeth or a misaligned jaw, you qualify for treatment.
Your dentist uses an intraoral scanner to capture digital impressions of your teeth. Then, they upload the impressions to a computer program and develop a custom orthodontic treatment plan, mapping out the precise movements of your teeth and jaw.
After finalizing the treatment plan, your dentist sends the impressions to an Invisalign lab. The lab then creates a series of Invisalign aligners. Every three or four weeks, you transition to a new set of aligners which place slightly different pressure on your jaw and periodontal ligament.
Yes. Urbandale Smiles regularly prescribes Invisalign treatment to tweens and teenagers. Invisalign aligners have blue indicator tabs that notify you (and your child) when they’re worn out or need replacing. When the tabs change color, you know it’s time for a checkup with your child’s dentist.
The time that Invisalign treatment takes depends on the alignment problems addressed and your commitment to your dentist’s plan. Some people finish treatment within 12 months*, but it may take 24 months or even longer. After you finish wearing your aligners, you transition to an orthodontic retainer.
Follow your provider’s instructions, attend each of your Invisalign checkups, and wear your aligners for the time prescribed.
Call Urbandale Smiles to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign treatment, or book online today.
*Individual results may vary.
Consider periodontics if you have red, sensitive, or irritated gums that interfere with routine activities like biting and chewing. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists use periodontics to diagnose and treat gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis. Call the office to request a periodontal consultation, or book online today.
A root canal can prevent an extraction if the soft inner part of a tooth (pulp) becomes infected. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists regularly perform root canal therapy. A root canal is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that’s safe and virtually pain-free. Call the office to request a root canal consultation today, or book online.
Routine family dentistry checkups can keep your (and your children’s) teeth, gums, and smiles healthy. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists offer a full suite of family dentistry services, including oral exams, teeth cleaning, and periodontics. Call the office to schedule a family dentistry consultation today, or book online.
Seek emergency dental care if you bite down on something hard and break a tooth or crack a dental crown. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists offer same-day emergency dental care to people of all ages. Call the office, walk in during normal business hours, or book online to receive emergency dental care today.
Invisalign® provides a quick and convenient way to address alignment problems like crooked or crowded teeth. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists regularly prescribe Invisalign treatment to children, teenagers, and adults. Call the office to request an Invisalign consultation for yourself or your child today, or book online.
Routine general dentistry is key to a healthy and beautiful smile. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, experienced cosmetic and implant dentists provide a full suite of general dentistry services, including teeth cleaning, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery, to people of all ages. Call the office to request a general dentistry consultation today, or book online.
If you have difficulty sleeping well or feeling rested when you wake up, sleep apnea might be why. At Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa, skilled dentists offer noninvasive sleep apnea treatments to help you get a good night’s rest and wake up energized. Call the office to schedule an evaluation, or use the online booking tab today.
If you desire a natural, non-toxic approach to dental care, look no further than Urbandale Smiles in Urbandale, Iowa. Experienced dentists offer eco-friendly, biocompatible, holistic dentistry for optimal health. Call the office for mercury amalgam removal or other holistic dental techniques, or use the online booking tab today.