What’s a great alternative to traditional wire and bracket orthodontics in Wharton? Depending on individual need, Fastbraces or Invisalign clear aligners can be the orthodontic treatment for teens and adults who wants straighter smiles more quickly or more discreetly. Cosmetic dentist in Wharton, Dr. David Tripulas, offers these outstanding orthodontic treatments. He carefully evaluates each patient with visual inspection, digital X-rays and other imaging to determine the exact issues to be corrected and how best to go about treatment.
How Fastbraces Work
Fastbraces operate differently than traditional metal braces. Typically, wires and brackets move the crowns, or tops, of teeth gradually, and then, treatment changes to move the roots. This strategy lengthens total treatment time to at least two years and usually more, allowing teeth to be exposed to the discomfort, hygiene problems and obvious appearance that orthodontic patients go through.
With Fastbraces, nickel-titanium brackets are shaped so that physical forces can be directed to tooth roots first. When the root is straight, the rest of the tooth simply follows into correct alignment. So, people wear Fastbraces only for a few months to about a year. Plus, brackets are available in metal and clear ceramic.
Dr. Tripulas formulates individualized procedures for each patient. He knows from experience that Fastbraces work for many alignment issues such as:
- Overbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
- Crowding
- Gaps
So, If you’re looking for a smile change, Fastbraces may be your solution.
How Invisalign Works
Unlike Fastbraces or traditional metal or ceramic braces, the unique Invisalign system uses clear, practically invisible aligners. Customized in 18 to 30 pairs, these comfortable appliances gradually move teeth into better positions in an average of one year.
To determine if Invisalign treatment is workable, your dentist in Wharton does a careful inspection of your teeth and gums and takes digital X-rays, photos and oral impressions. This information goes to the Invisalign lab where a technician crafts the aligner pairs.
Then, treatment begins. The patient wears each pair for about two weeks and changes to the next set in the series. Additionally, he or she sees Dr. Tripulas every four to six weeks for progress checks.
The benefits of Invisalign aligners are many:
- They treat a variety of bite and alignment problems, such as tooth rotation, gaps, overbite, underbite and more.
- They are so clear that few people notice the patient is wearing them.
- They are fully removable for brushing, flossing, eating and picture taking for special occasions such as weddings.
- They are simple to clean–just brush and rinse.
- They pose no dietary restrictions as are common with conventional braces.
- Their treatment time is at least half that of metal braces.
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Fastbraces and Invisalign aligners have change the face of orthodontics, and they could change your smile. Would you like to know more? If so, contact David A. Tripulas DDS for a consultation. You can have a straight beautiful smile with today’s orthodontic innovations.