Orthodontic Treatments in Los Angeles – Braces and Invisalign

There are a few telltale signs that indicate you need orthodontic work. If you notice a problem in your bite, for example, you have a gap in your teeth, or crooked teeth, this is a first sign that you need braces or Invisalign.

If you have difficulty speaking or chewing because of the way your teeth are aligned, this also indicates that you need professional help with your smile. Sometimes orthodontic problems can be hard to spot, they can seem like minor problems, but they can lead to dramatic and long term tooth misalignment.

It is a good idea to visit your dentist for a consultation so you have a better idea of what you need. Orthodontic work is something that is best caught and rectified in childhood. Many adults seek orthodontic treatments because they didn’t have the opportunity in childhood. A perfectly aligned smile looks professional and clean. It can help you get ahead in the workplace, you do not have to feel self conscious about your teeth.

It is always a good idea to visit your dentist bi annually, so that they can catch any changes in your teeth right away.

This is a common question we get. Do you go with traditional metal braces or the new, sleek invisible aligners, Invisalign? Both are proven and equally effective methods of aligning teeth. Sometimes patients actually choose to use both methods! Invisalign is far less visible than braces and it can be removed daily. Braces can be both clear or colored.

Invisalign is a new and effective way to align teeth. The key benefit to Invisalign is in its name, the product is relatively invisible against your teeth, unlike braces. Invisalign is popular with adults who want to subtly align teeth without wearing braces. Invisalign is also helpful for those who has braces in the past, as children, and have noticed their teeth moving slowly out of alignment again.

Braces have an extensive history of effectiveness and come in many different colors and styles. You can now get clear braces for a more subtle appearance. Braces are often needed for correcting an overcrowded smile, where teeth are too distorted for the trays of Invisalign. Braces are also needed for correcting an open bite, where Invisalign would be less effective in certain cases.

Your choice between braces or Invisalign rests upon many factors. They mainly involve your specific dental needs. Some patients use a mixture of the two. For example an open bite may initially require braces, but over time as the teeth align, the patient can switch to Invisalign for maintenance.

At LA Dental Clinic, kids and adult braces are relatively the same price. The price can vary, depending on whether or not you need a full mouth of braces, or partial, as well as the amount of time you need braces.

Invisalign varies in price based on the patients situation. If they simply have slight misalignment, they will have a shorter treatment period, with less trays. The patient is essentially paying for the amount of trays they need in total when they pay for treatment. Therefore, longer term treatments cost slightly more.

At LA Dental Clinic, kids and adult braces are relatively the same price. The price can vary, depending on whether or not you need a full mouth of braces, or partial, as well as the amount of time you need braces.

Invisalign varies in price based on the patients situation. If they simply have slight misalignment, they will have a shorter treatment period, with less trays. The patient is essentially paying for the amount of trays they need in total when they pay for treatment. Therefore, longer term treatments cost slightly more.