Straight Teeth Should Not Come with a Metal Price Tag
Straight Teeth Should Not Come with a Metal Price Tag
Traditional metal braces work. But for many adults — and plenty of teenagers — the wires,
brackets, dietary restrictions, and aesthetic visibility are difficult to accept. The good news: you
do not have to choose between straight teeth and a discreet treatment experience.
Invisalign is a clinically proven orthodontic system that uses a series of clear, removable aligners
to gradually reposition your teeth. At Scola Family Dentistry in Murrieta, CA, Dr. Valerie Scola
offers Invisalign as part of a comprehensive approach to smile health — one that values both
aesthetics and function.
How Invisalign Works
Treatment begins with a digital scan of your mouth and a personalized treatment plan. Using
advanced software, Dr. Scola can actually show you what your smile will look like at the end of
treatment before you begin — which many patients find both exciting and reassuring.
Your aligners are then fabricated from a precise model of your teeth. You wear each set of trays
for approximately two weeks before progressing to the next in the series. Each tray is slightly
different, applying gentle, incremental pressure that moves your teeth toward their ideal
position. Most patients wear 20 to 22 hours per day, removing the aligners only to eat, drink
(anything other than water), and brush and floss.
The Practical Advantages of Invisalign
No dietary restrictions. With traditional braces, a long list of foods — from popcorn to apples —
are off limits because they can damage the brackets or wires. With Invisalign, you simply
remove your aligners before eating and enjoy whatever you like.
Easy oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing with brackets and wires is notoriously challenging. With
Invisalign, you remove the trays, clean your teeth normally, and put them back in. It is that
simple — and it means fewer cavities and healthier gums throughout treatment.
Nearly invisible. Invisalign aligners are made from smooth, transparent plastic. Most people will
not notice you are in treatment unless you tell them.
Fewer office visits. Because there are no wires to tighten, checkups with Invisalign tend to be
quicker and less frequent than appointments for traditional braces.
Is Invisalign Right for You?
Invisalign is effective for a wide range of orthodontic concerns, including crowded teeth,
spacing issues, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. During a consultation, Dr. Scola will
evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether you are a strong candidate — and walk you
through every step of what treatment would look like for your specific situation.
Invisalign also has meaningful preventive benefits: straighter teeth are easier to clean, reducing
the long-term risk of decay and gum disease.
Start Seeing Your Future Smile Today
More than eight million people worldwide have successfully transformed their smiles with
Invisalign. With Dr. Scola guiding your treatment at Scola Family Dentistry in Murrieta, CA, you
have an experienced partner every step of the way.
Schedule your Invisalign consultation today. You can even see a simulation of your results at
your very first visit.
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