Westwyn Dental

Invisalign is a powerful alternative to metal braces. The treatment uses virtually invisible, computer-designed aligners to apply controlled pressure to your teeth. The procedure is straightforward and customized to your unique needs. Consultation: We will discuss your goals and examine your teeth to determine your eligibility for Invisalign. Treatment plan: Using advanced 3D technology, we will create a detailed treatment plan tailored to you. Start treatment: Our Invisalign lab will fabricate custom clear aligners based on your treatment plan. Progress tracking: You'll visit our office every 6-8 weeks to check your treatment progress. Final reveal: Most patients achieve their desired results within 6 to 18 months.

Many Invisalign users report minimal discomfort. Unlike metal braces, which use wires that can irritate your cheeks and lips, clear aligners are smooth and gentle on your oral structures. Additionally, each aligner is customized to offer a snug fit. You'll experience mild discomfort or tightness when you switch into a new aligner.

Many patients think so. Here are the numerous benefits that make Invisalign worth your time and investment: Discreet appearance, Comfortable experience, Fewer dental visits, Convenience, Personalization.

Invisalign costs depend on the complexity of your case. Our office will provide an exact cost breakdown before treatment begins. We'll also discuss how to make your treatment affordable with insurance and financing.

A dental implant is a small titanium rod designed to serve as the root of a lost tooth. Titanium is biocompatible, meaning it works well with your bone. It's topped with a small abutment and a porcelain crown to complete your brand-new tooth.

Once the titanium post is in your jawbone, the bone fuses around it to lock it in. This process is called osseointegration. A dental implant can be a stand-alone solution for one missing tooth. Or multiple implants can support dentures or a bridge.

You need to have overall healthy teeth and gums to be a good fit for implants. Our team uses 3D X-ray imaging to ensure your bone density supports the implant. If there's already been some bone loss, we may be able to perform a bone graft to rebuild the area. And if you have gum disease, that'll need to be treated first.

Here's the step-by-step process of getting a dental implant: Consultation and 3D imaging to create our treatment plan. Surgical placement of the titanium post. Healing time while your bone fuses to the titanium post. Abutment and crown placement as the final step.

Start to finish, it can take anywhere from four to nine months. The biggest chunk of time is osseointegration. That's the part where your bone bonds to the titanium post. But if you need a bone graft first, you'll add a few more months.

Implants offer benefits you can't get with conventional bridges and dentures. Dental implants are a permanent fixture. They'll last decades if you take good care of your teeth. An implant stimulates your jawbone. We don't need to touch your natural teeth to place a dental implant. Eat whatever you want, just like before. Brushing and flossing are the same as with your real teeth.

After the implant surgery, you'll have a little soreness around the site—maybe minor swelling. But tenderness and swelling go away after a few days. We recommend eating soft foods during the first week and avoiding anything crunchy. You should keep your mouth clean by rinsing with saltwater.