When it comes to braces more and more dentists are recommending that their patients use Invisalign plastic inserts over the traditional metal and wire braces. This new type of straightener is much more comfortable than the metal counterpart plus the inserts are nearly invisible and won't be noticed by most people. Another advantage is that they are easily removable when you eat or brush your teeth preventing the possibility of tooth decay that can come with wearing metal braces. Dr. John Gordon, a Kansas City cosmetic dentist reports great success with Invisalign.

Patients who come to see the KC Invisalign dentist are first evaluated to determine if they are a candidate for Invisalign. Dr. Gordon will discuss with the patient what they are hoping to achieve through a smile makeover and then establish an action plan to get those desired results. If the problem has to do with gaps between the teeth of spacing issues then Invisalign will be part of the solution. In the Kansas City cosmetic dentist’s office, impressions will be made of the teeth and a number of photographs of the mouth will be taken. The digital images and information are entered into a computer software program which will determine the exact configuration of the plastic supports that will be used to straighten the teeth. No two plans are alike and the molds are custom made for each person.

The plastic supports that the patient wears will be swapped out every two weeks as the teeth begin to move into the desired position. Dr. Gordon, the Kansas City Invisalign DDS, went through extensive training to become a preferred provider of Invisalign in Kansas. He reports the entire process from start to finish will take about a year to correct all problems and the cost is comparable to that of conventional braces. If your insurance provides coverage for orthodontics, it will also cover the use of Invisalign.

Often times, Dr. Gordon will combine the use of Invisalign with the use of porcelain veneers to complete the smile makeover. The veneers can help fill in huge gaps and cover cracked or chipped teeth. They are also an excellent way to give new luster to teeth that are badly stained or teeth that are badly worn where the enamel is breaking down.