Invisalign system in Westwood, California, is a groundbreaking orthodontic treatment for straightening teeth without metal wires and brackets. Instead, Invisalign uses plastic aligners created from nearly invisible material, ensuring discreet treatment.
Westwood Village Smiles proudly offers Invisalign treatment to UCLA staff and students. If you have misaligned, gapped, or overlapping teeth, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jose Omar Guillen. We are ready to help you achieve your beautiful smile without the hassle of metal braces.
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Benefits of Invisalign treatment
Do you want to perfect your smile with Invisalign? You should be excited! Here are the many advantages of Invisalign treatment.
Comfort: One of the drawbacks of metal braces is they have sharp edges that irritate your gums and cheeks. Invisalign aligners are created from smooth, flexible thermoplastic material, which is comfortable on your soft tissues. Invisalign treatment is comfortable from start to finish, except for mild tightness when switching from one set of aligners to the next.
Removable convenience: Unlike metal braces permanently hooked to your teeth, Invisalign aligners are removable. Why does this matter? First, you can easily maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing as you normally would without maneuvering around brackets and wires. This helps keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment. Second, because you take them out for meals, Invisalign allows you to enjoy all your favorite foods without restrictions. Crunchy or sticky foods like apples, popcorn, and nuts—typically off-limits with braces—remain on the menu.
Invisible treatment: The most obvious benefit of Invisalign treatment is its invisibility. When you wear your Invisalign aligners, no one will know you are undergoing orthodontic treatment unless they are uncomfortably close. This subtlety is what makes Invisalign attractive to teens and adults. Invisalign aligners are barely noticeable, allowing you to interact freely with others and maintain your professional appearance.
Fewer dental visits: There’s no need to take days off work or school for constant trips to the dentist. With Invisalign, you only need to visit the dentist every 6-8 weeks. The appointments are also simple. Unlike metal braces, where the dentist tightens wires and brackets, our follow-up appointments monitor your treatment progress.
Versatility: Invisalign has undergone significant advancements over the years, transforming it to be as powerful as traditional braces. Today, Invisalign can address numerous orthodontic issues, including misaligned, gapped, and overcrowded teeth. Invisalign also resolves malocclusion issues like overbites, underbites, crossbites, etc. By tackling several dental problems, Invisalign reduces the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, jaw pain, and teeth grinding.
Faster treatment: Just because Invisalign uses sleek aligners, it doesn’t mean it takes ages to straighten your teeth. Invisalign is faster than traditional braces in most cases. Although timelines vary, many patients need 12-18 months to straighten their teeth with Invisalign. However, you must follow your dentist’s instructions to ensure your treatment stays on track. This means you wear your aligners for at least 20-22 hours daily and change them every two weeks without fail.
Ready to straighten your teeth without metal appliances? Invisalign aligners offer a clear, comfortable, and removable solution for achieving a beautiful smile! If you’re near UCLA, schedule a consultation with Westwood Village Smiles to see how Invisalign can fit into your lifestyle—no dietary restrictions, easy cleaning, and practically invisible. Call us today at (310) 254-9355 to reserve your appointment and take the first step toward a confident smile!
Dr. Jose Omar Guillen, DDS, is renowned as one of LA’s top dentists and is known for his dedication to personalized and technologically advanced care. At his practice, Westwood Village Smiles near UCLA, Dr. Guillen creates a comfortable environment for patients of all ages. A biochemistry graduate from UCSD, he earned his dental degree from the prestigious University of the Pacific and pursued further training in Oral Surgery at Yale. Dr. Guillen stays abreast of advanced techniques like 3-D imaging and Invisalign®. Also, a global educator and humanitarian, he enhances dental practices worldwide. Trust him for your care.