Invisalign Preferred Provider In Monterey

Why Straighten Your Smile with Invisalign® in Monterey?

Crooked teeth can affect your confidence and make it harder to maintain good oral health. If you’ve been avoiding traditional braces, there’s a better way to achieve a straighter smile. At Monterey Peninsula Dental Group, we’re excited to offer Invisalign clear aligners—a discreet, comfortable, and highly effective way to straighten your teeth. Let’s explore how Invisalign works and why it might be the perfect solution for your smile.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an effective orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom-made clear aligners designed to gradually straighten your teeth. These trays, crafted from smooth, transparent plastic, fit snugly over your teeth and apply gentle pressure to shift them into place. When worn consistently, Invisalign can be just as effective as braces for mild to moderate orthodontic issues—and often works more quickly.

Invisalign clear braces have been around for 20 years with a proven track record. They are leaders in advanced orthodontics, and are continually innovating and improving with the latest technology. For example, their patented SmartTrack™ material is a high-grade, BPA-free, multi-layered plastic with superior elasticity that ensures consistent pressure for up to 50% faster results than other brands of clear aligners.

What Is the Invisalign Process?

Straightening your teeth with Invisalign is simple:

1. Consultation: We’ll examine your teeth, discuss your goals, and determine whether Invisalign is the best option for your needs. If so, we’ll create a customized plan using advanced imaging and dental design technology.

2. Custom Aligners: We’ll send your images and treatment plan to Invisalign, where your custom trays will be crafted to fit your smile. You’ll wear these clear aligners for 1-2 weeks per set, for at least 22 hours per day. Wearing your trays as directed is essential to ensuring you get the best results.

3. Progress Checks: Periodic visits ensure your treatment stays on track while giving you several aligners in advance for convenience. Because you’ll be able to change to the next set of trays at home, teeth straightening with Invisalign requires fewer check-ups and is far more convenient than traditional braces.

4. Retainers: After treatment, we’ll provide custom retainers to help maintain your results, keeping your smile straight for years to come!

Life with Invisalign

One of the biggest benefits of choosing Invisalign vs. braces is that your clear aligners won’t interfere with your normal routine. You’ll be able to take your trays out to eat and drink, so they won’t limit your food choices. (Just be sure to keep a travel toothbrush on hand so you can clean your teeth before putting your trays back in!) 

Braces get in the way of brushing and flossing, which can increase your risks for severe gingivitis, enlarged gums, tooth decay, and white spots on your teeth after your braces are taken off. With Invisalign, you’ll be able to brush and floss normally without struggling with brackets and wires.

If you’re trying to decide if Invisalign or braces are better for you, remember that clear aligners only work if you wear them consistently for 20 to 22 hours every day. This may mean that braces are a better option since you can’t forget to put them in! For parents worried about keeping track of their teenager’s Invisalign progress, blue compliance indicators are a feature that will help you determine whether their aligners are being worn enough.

Our team will take your lifestyle and habits into consideration as part of your comprehensive evaluation for Invisalign.

We're a Preferred Invisalign Provider in Monterey

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group is proud to be an Invisalign Preferred Provider . This certification is given to Invisalign dentists who are well-versed in using the system and have successfully treated numerous cases on an ongoing basis. We are one of the Monterey Peninsula’s top Invisalign providers and can help you navigate your financing options to make your orthodontic treatment affordable. Schedule your consultation for Invisalign in Monterey today and start your journey to a straight, beautiful smile!