Invisalign® for Adults

Serving San Diego, La Jolla, and Coronado

Although Invisalign is a suitable alternative to metal braces for many teens, adults with bite conditions may find Invisalign treatment especially valuable. Invisalign can correct a number of teeth alignment issues and bite problems—including spaced teeth, crowded teeth, crossbite, underbite and overbite—while accommodating your busy schedule and working virtually invisibly.

A consultation with experienced cosmetic dentist and Invisalign Premier Provider Dr. Rod Strober will determine if your individual condition is treatable with Invisalign.

It’s Never Too Late

As you grow older, a minor bite condition can become a major distraction. It can cause you to lose self-confidence in the workplace or out with friends, and misaligned teeth can also lead to serious dental problems.

For most adults, however, traditional metal braces are unappealing on many levels. Braces are highly visible and can direct attention at your dental work instead of you. But Invisalign offers you the ability to get the smile you desire with the flexibility you need.

Invisalign Fits Your Schedule

When you’re balancing work, family, a social life and other obligations, you simply don’t have time for the frequent office visits and painful adjustments required by metal braces. Invisalign brings your teeth into alignment without disrupting your active lifestyle.

You swap in a new set of aligners every two weeks until your treatment is complete. Follow-up exams are limited to approximately every six weeks and are geared toward monitoring your progress.

Smile With Confidence

As an adult, your smile is important professionally and personally. A healthful smile can help you make a positive first impression and give you confidence.

Invisalign can give you that perfect smile in a reasonable amount of time—within 12 months of daily use of 20 to 22 hours per day for most adults—for a cost that’s comparable to traditional metal braces without the drawbacks.

To Your Health

The benefits of an Invisalign smile aren’t merely cosmetic. Misaligned teeth and bite conditions can contribute to gum disease, tooth decay, premature tooth wear, and jaw and joint problems such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD).

Although effective at correcting bite conditions, metal braces are difficult to clean and can trap food particles that cause plaque buildup and tooth discoloration. Invisalign, however, consists of removable aligners that allow you to eat and drink what you want while practicing good oral hygiene; they are also easy to clean by brushing and rinsing the aligners in lukewarm water.

Subtle Teeth Straightening

Braces are inevitably linked with childhood, and for adults they can prove an ongoing distraction. Invisalign is appropriately named, and the clear, custom-made plastic aligners fit comfortably and snugly over your teeth with no painful—or noticeable—protrusions.

Most people won’t even notice that you are gradually bringing your smile into perfect alignment.

If you’re an adult in the San Diego, La Jolla or Coronado, California, areas and have questions about Invisalign or would like to learn if Invisalign is right for your individual condition, please contact Strober Dental.