Invisalign® Teeth Straightening Louisville, KY

Not only are properly aligned teeth attractive, but they also benefit your oral health. Gaps, crooked teeth, and a misaligned bite can cause future issues that are painful and possibly expensive to fix. Our MINT dentistry professionals are pleased to use the Invisalign^® clear teeth aligners for individuals in Louisville, KY. Made custom to fit comfortably and meet your aesthetic goals, Invisalign aligners are more comfortable and attractive than metal braces. Since you can remove them, you'll find eating and cleaning much easier. If you want more information on having a beautiful, healthy smile, visit an Invisalign provider at MINT dentistry. Our boutique practice in Louisville, KY uses advanced dental techniques and technology, including Invisalign treatment, so you can get a beautiful, healthy smile you'll love.

Different factors can impact the alignment of your teeth, such as genetics, losing a tooth or teeth, a traumatic accident to the face, and sucking your thumb as a child. The misalignment of your teeth often leads to other oral health problems, including a bad bite (dental malocclusion), ground-down enamel, trouble chewing and speaking, toothaches, and jaw pain. If your MINT dental team sees one of these concerns at your dental exam, we might suggest an orthodontic treatment, like Invisalign clear aligners treatment.

Orthodontic treatments, like Invisalign aligners, can be wonderful for teens and adults in Louisville, KY who would like straighter teeth without the appearance and hassle of metal braces. While your trays need to be worn at least 20 hours a day, they can be taken out to brush your teeth, to eat, for special events, and for sports. Far more discreet than metal braces, other people usually will not be able to tell that you're wearing your Invisalign trays.

Your MINT dentistry team will take digital x-rays to create your first set of clear Invisalign aligners. Once they are ready, you'll come back in to receive your first set of aligners and specific care instructions from one of our skilled dentists. You should use your aligners every day for at least 20 hours for the treatment to be effective, with the goal of removing them only for eating and cleaning. After about two weeks, you will move to the next set of aligners as they gently shift your bite into its proper position. You should schedule appointments as recommended, so our Invisalign dentist can evaluate your tooth movement and you can have more digital impressions taken, which will be used to make your next set of aligners. How long you use your aligners will vary based on your starting bite and cosmetic goals, but most individuals undergo the Invisalign process for around 12 months.

Your jaw will need time to adjust to the new position of your bite once your Invisalign treatments have been completed. Invisalign Vivera® retainers are designed with the same comfortable materials as the aligner trays to help keep your teeth in place after your treatment is complete. Each retainer is custom-made at the Invisalign dental laboratory based on digital impressions taken once your treatment is complete. Your Invisalign dentist will speak with you about how often to wear your retainer and provide instructions for care after it arrives at our MINT dentistry facility in Louisville, KY. Our team will continuously check your alignment and bite at your annual dental exams.

Your dental insurance company may partially cover the cost of Invisalign orthodontics, depending on your policy. We will confirm your specific policy coverage and then determine your remaining bill. MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY accepts several payment options for patients who don't have dental insurance. During your consultation, we will estimate your treatment costs and ways to make your Invisalign treatment more affordable, including low-interest medical financing and flexible payment plans. It is important to remember that a healthy smile is part of a happy, healthy life. Our office is dedicated to helping you achieve this goal in an affordable fashion.

Invisalign orthodontics can help patients achieve a straight, healthy smile without the hassle of traditional metal braces. Schedule an appointment at our premier practice to find out if Invisalign is right for your lifestyle. Our MINT dentistry team in Louisville, KY will develop your custom Invisalign plan and start you on the path to a healthy, beautiful smile.