Invisalign Clear Aligners In Richmond, VA

Discover the Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners

Invisalign clear aligners are a popular choice for patients today and have been trusted by approximately 10.9 million people worldwide to improve their smiles. The most advanced clear aligner system in the world, Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth using a series of smooth, comfortable, virtually invisible, custom-made clear aligners created just for you. For our James River Dentistry patients considering effective treatment in Richmond, VA, clear aligners offer a discreet and convenient and comfortable approach.

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What Are Invisalign Clear Aligners?

Invisalign clear aligners offer a host of benefits for individuals seeking orthodontic correction. One of its most significant advantages is its discreet nature; the clear aligners are nearly invisible when worn, allowing patients to straighten their teeth without the noticeable appearance of traditional metal braces. The clear aligner treatment is also comfortable, as the aligners are custom-made to fit snugly over the teeth, reducing irritation and the need for frequent adjustments. Because the aligners are removable, patients can continue to brush and floss normally throughout treatment while enjoying greater flexibility in their daily routines.

What To Expect At Your Initial Consultation

Your initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your smile goals and learn more about what Invisalign clear aligners may look like for you. Photos, x-rays and digital scans of your teeth using our iTero Digital Scanner allow Dr. Guthrie to evaluate your smile and develop an individualized approach to treatment. Throughout treatment, regular visits help monitor your progress and make sure your treatment is progressing as planned.

The Invisalign® Process

Your Invisalign clear aligners will follow a series of carefully planned steps designed around your smile and alignment goals. From creating your custom aligners to monitoring your progress and maintaining your results, Dr. Guthrie and our team will guide you through each stage of the process and answer your questions along the way. Here is what you can expect:

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We will examine you and take photos, x-rays, and scans of your teeth and jaw. Dr. Guthrie will discuss the process with you and answer any questions you may have.

When your Invisalign trays are ready, Dr. Guthrie will check if your aligners fit and may fit small, invisible attachments on your teeth to help the trays stay in place. She will explain when to change your trays, how to care for them and when to return to see her.

You will wear your trays for a minimum of 22 hours a day, removing only to eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth. If you don’t wear them as recommended, treatment will take longer. You will change your trays approximately every one to two weeks as instructed.

Always keep your trays! Visit Dr. Guthrie as scheduled to mark your progress and pick up your next set of trays.

Once you complete your last set of trays and your new smile is ready, your Invisalign treatment is complete! Now starts the retention phase. You will receive clear retainers that look and feel like your Invisalign trays. These retainers will be worn as directed by Dr. Guthrie to ensure your new smile lasts a lifetime.

Benefits Of Invisalign® Clear Aligners

The treatment offers many benefits for both adults and teenagers seeking a discreet and effective way to straighten their teeth. Advantages include:

  • Proven results – SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement.

  • Better fit – Aligners are custom made to fit your teeth.

  • Comfortable – The clear aligner trays are made of SmartTrack® material and are not only smooth but comfortable to wear.

  • Virtually invisible – Since your clear aligners are clear, most people won’t even know you’re wearing them!

  • Effective – Invisalign clear aligners can treat a wide range of alignment issues, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites and underbites.

  • Convenient – Clear aligner treatment is ideal for your busy schedule since you only need to visit our office every six weeks.

  • Removable – Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can eat what you want and maintain good dental hygiene more easily.

Invisalign smileview preview tool for visualizing a straighter smile

PREVIEW YOUR NEW SMILE WITH INVISALIGN® SMILEVIEW™

Have you ever wondered what you would look like with a straighter smile? Seeing is believing. Invisalign® SmileView™ can see what you will look like after treatment!

If you are currently unhappy with your smile because it is crooked or misaligned, it can sometimes be difficult to imagine your smile any other way. With this tool, you can see exactly what improvements are possible and how they can transform your smile and appearance. Dr. Guthrie is ready to give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

Invisalign® SmileView™ is a tool designed to show you how clear aligner treatment can transform your smile. If you have ever been curious about what you would look like with straighter teeth, now you can see a side-by-side comparison simply by snapping a quick selfie! The SmileView™ tool allows you to upload your best-smiling selfie on your smartphone or tablet and, within 60 seconds, see your smile transformation! The before and after images are side by side so that you can compare your smiles in the comfort of your own home.

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Digital Impressions Of Your Teeth

At James River Family Dentistry, clear aligner treatment is even easier and more proficient with the use of our latest iTero Digital Impression Scanner. This state-of-the-art technology allows our well-trained technicians to take an accurate 3D image of your teeth in just minutes. This scanner is specifically designed to provide the best workflow with the Invisalign® system. Using this digital scanning system, we eliminate the need for impressions and expedite the process of starting your treatment. Plus, the scans will help you visualize how your teeth will look at the end of treatment. The iTero Scanner has the following benefits:

  • Accuracy – Fewer mistakes and a better aligner fit than with goopy physical impressions
  • Comfort – No goop, no gagging
  • Outcome Simulator – See your new smile almost immediately
  • 3D – High-resolution, interactive image of your teeth
  • Precision – Takes 6,000 images per second
  • Progress Assessment – Tracks your progress at every appointment

Wondering if your child might need orthodontic treatment? Find the answers to your questions in the Parent’s Guide to Orthodontics.

FAQs About Invisalign®

Invisalign clear aligners are made of SmartTrack material and are designed to be smooth and comfortable to wear.

Yes! Invisalign clear aligners are removable, which allows you to eat what you want and brush more easily throughout your treatment.

Clear aligners can treat a wide range of alignment issues, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites and underbites.

You’ll need to visit our office approximately every six weeks.

Retention is the final stage of the clear aligner process. Retainers help maintain your newly aligned smile after active treatment.

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Dr. Guthrie and her team are ready to provide you with top-notch dental services within a pristine and expertly managed setting. We aim to ensure that patients of all ages feel at ease and self-assured during their dental visits. Ready to schedule an appointment with JRFD?