How Does Invisalign Work?

By Dana George

 

 

Identification

• Invisalign works a lot like braces, except without any of the bracket, wires and other contraptions often used to straighten and enhance your smile. Your orthodontist will start off with an impression of your teeth. From there, a series of "aligners" will be fashioned (usually anywhere from 20 to 30 inserts), each crafted to gradually make subtle changes in the position of your teeth. Every two weeks or so, depending on your dental professional's recommendation, you'll switch out one aligner for the next in the series to progressively "shift your teeth into place," according to Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign. The easiest way to look at it is as a systematic modification in the position of your teeth in stages. As time goes by, the position of your teeth will slowly move closer to their intended goal, just like regular braces.

Design

• As your teeth move and shift during the stages of alignment, you'll continue to go back to your dental professional's office to essentially monitor the progress of your orthodontic treatment. Though the doctor will have already charted out the course of your teeth, your checkups will essentially allow your doctor to gauge your progress and make any adjustments needed to the next set of aligners you'll use to shift your teeth. This form of treatment is completely customized for your mouth. It isn't a cookie-cutter mode of care, and the devices cannot be used by anyone other than you. If you're interested in Invisalign, you should talk to your dentist or orthodontist. While it is said to work on almost all dental issues, such as overbites, underbites and other orthodontic problems, your dental professional can determine whether Invisalign will work for you.

Invisalign Vs. Braces

• The real difference between Invisalign and braces is two-fold. The first benefit is that the aligners are totally removable, making it easier to brush, floss and even eat without having to deal with those bracket and wires used in traditional braces. It can really make dental care a lot less complicated, allowing you to use a simple toothbrush, standard floss and maintain your normal diet (not having to eliminate harder food products that tend to break off the brackets of traditional braces). The second benefit is the comfort factor. While you may experience some soreness or tenderness within your teeth or jaw as the aligners shift the position of your teeth, you won't experience any of the irritation inside the mouth that frequently takes place with traditional braces. The reason for this is that Invisalign is fairly smooth, so the insides of your mouth never rub or press into hard brackets.

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Miami Beach Dentist - Dr. Mereos - Changing lives one smile at a time!

"We truly appreciate the opportunity to treat great patients and help them achieve their oral health goals." Dr. Mereos.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Isidoros  Mereos enjoys bettering the lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at the Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center in Miami Beach.

Dr. Mereos’s patients say he is friendly and comforting and always happy to take the time to answer any questions.

The Precious Smiles team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.”  

You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.

Veneers

Veneers Offer a great way to
 achieve a beautiful smile!

There's no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile.

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They're made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist.

You should know that this is usually an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.

Your dentist may recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine. Sometimes a veneer might chip or fracture. But for many people the results are more than worth it.

If you have any questions about veneers ask your dentist.

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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - Maintaining Your Smile

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - Maintaining Your Smile

Tommy Lasorda Joins the Precious Smiles Family

I had a real problem today.  I was supposed to go to a big dinner with a lot of baseball executives in Miami, and of course I had a dental emergency.  I looked all around Miami for a good dentist, but it was 3:30 and they had all left for the day.

Out of nowhere I get a call from Dr. Mereos.  He told me that although he was out for the day that his lovely and wonderful assistant, Norma, would be waiting for me in their office.

When I got there Norma was wonderful.  She sat me down, took a look at the problem, and assured me that I had nothing to worry about and that she would take care of me.

She did an outstanding job!

She fixed me up and got me off to my dinner.

I will be forever grateful to Norma and Dr. Mereos, and they know that when the Dodgers come to Miami to play the Marlins they will be there to watch the games.

Thank you Norma.  Thank you Dr. Mereos.

-Tommy Lasorda

From http://tommy.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/12/precious_smiles.html


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Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.

Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are and the dental fees involved. Some options are: 

• Tooth whitening ( bleaching) brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office or the dentist may dispense a system for you to use at home.
• Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface.
• Enamel shaping involves modifying teeth to improve their appearance by removing or contouring enamel. The process, which often is combined with bonding, usually is quick and comfortable and the results can be seen immediately.
• Veneers are thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
• Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. If your dentist thinks you should see a specialist for treatment, he or she will refer you to an orthodontist.

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Dr. Mereos Top Miami Beach Cosmetic Dentist Introduces Soft Tissue Laser to Enhance Smile Makeovers

Great smile makeovers!

Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center has introduced the use of a high-tech “soft-tissue” laser to boost the results of smile makeovers. Coupled with conventional cosmetic treatments like veneers, teeth whitening, and dental implants the laser treatments are giving patients something to smile about.

Dr. Isidoros Mereos, one of Miami’s top cosmetic dentists provides patients with a variety of treatment options to achieve remarkable results. Dr. Mereos and his team use the latest dental technology including laser contouring, dental implants, veneers or lumineers, Invisalign (invisible braces), and in-office fast teeth whitening to restore his patient’s smiles. Laser soft tissue contouring often enhances the outcome of other dental cosmetic procedures by providing a way to contour the gums and ultimately providing a more balanced smile. Patients can visit the Precious Smiles Cosmetic Center website (http://www.precioussmiles.com/) to see all the treatment options available to them. They can also call Dr. Mereos’s friendly staff to schedule a consult.

“It is amazing to see the change that laser contouring, porcelain veneers, dental implants, or even a one-hour teeth whitening can have on a patient’s life. After the treatment, they are more confident and happy to smile” said Dr. Mereos. The process for most cosmetic dental procedures is simple, fast, and painless. Great results can be achieved in just a few visits.

Dental implants are an excellent way of replacing missing teeth. With new dental implant technologies available today, even patients that were not candidates for dental implants before are now able to enjoy the benefits of implants. “Dental implants give patients the confidence that comes from not having to worry about loose dentures or removables” says Dr. Mereos.

“Our team combines the best treatments available in dentistry today to achieve best smile makeovers for our patients” says Francis, office manager at Precious Smiles Cosmetic Center.  The entire Precious Smiles team is dedicated to their patients and they work closely with patients to ensure they understand all the treatment options available to them. The consultation process is simple and done in a warm and friendly environment. At the end of the initial visit patients are better educated and can make more informed decisions about their dental health and are on their way to getting the smile they have always wanted.

About Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center: Located in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Isidoros Mereos provides a full spectrum of dental services incorporating the most advanced dental techniques. These include dental implants, bone grafting, veneers or lumineers, Invisalign, cosmetic fillings, laser treatement, and fast in-office teeth whitening. Visit the Precious Smiles website to see what patients are saying about Dr. Mereos and the Precious Smiles team at http://www.precioussmiles.com/ or call (305) 534-9114 for an appointment.