Clear Aligners Orthodontics Ellicott City, MD

Invisalign orthodontics has changed the way we fix teeth by giving us an almost invisible option to metal braces. Level Orthodontics has adopted this technology because it gives our patients the comfort and style they want and great orthodontic results. Adults and teens who want to fix their smile without the worry of how they look with traditional braces are especially interested in this clear aligner system.

The first step in the Invisalign process is to make digital impressions that build a perfect 3D model of your teeth. We use this technology to plan your whole treatment journey. It shows you exactly how your teeth will move and what your final smile will look like before the treatment even starts. This ability to see results lets patients see what their results will be and feel good about their treatment choice from the very beginning.

Many patients are interested in clear aligners because they have many benefits over traditional orthodontic appliances. Because you can take Invisalign out, you can eat what you want and keep up with your normal oral hygiene habits during treatment. The smooth plastic also stops the mouth from getting irritated which can happen with metal brackets and wires. This makes the whole treatment more comfortable.

Patients need to wear their aligners for about 22 hours a day for Invisalign to work. This is very important for the treatment to work. We give you clear instructions on how to take care of your aligners and stress how important it is to stick to the plan.

After the first few weeks of treatment most patients find it easy to fit Invisalign into their daily routine.
The length of time it takes to complete Invisalign treatment varies from case to case but most patients finish in 12-18 months. We monitor progress with regular check ups where we check the movement of the teeth and give you new sets of aligners. These sessions are every 6-8 weeks and give us a chance to make any changes we need to ensure the best results.

The technology behind Invisalign is getting better and better which means clear aligners can now address a wider range of orthodontic issues. We can now treat many cases that used to need traditional braces like moderate crowding, spacing abnormalities and some bite problems. But we assess each patient to see if Invisalign is the best way to fix their individual orthodontic problems. Adults love Invisalign because they can get orthodontic treatment without changing how they look at work. Many people put off getting braces for years because they were worried about how it would affect their job or social life. Clear aligners get rid of those worries and also make your smile better which boosts your confidence at work and in your personal life.

Teenagers choose Invisalign for social reasons but we thoroughly assess their maturity and ability to follow treatment rules. It might be hard to get teens to follow the rules because they have to take the aligners out to eat and clean them and then remember to put them back in. We work closely with teens and their parents to set up routines that will help them get the best results from their treatment.

Aftercare and maintenance after Invisalign treatment is the same as with traditional orthodontics. Patients must wear retainers to keep their teeth in their new positions. We give clear instructions on how to care for your retainer and stress how important it is to follow them for a long time to keep your teeth from moving back to their original positions.
Some complex cases with really bad jaw problems may need a combination of treatments. Some patients benefit from Surgical Orthodontics which combines Invisalign treatment with oral surgery to fix skeletal abnormalities that can’t be fixed by moving teeth alone.

Our Ellicott City Diamond Invisalign program uses the latest technology and individualized care to give patients who want to fix their teeth without anyone knowing great results. We think clear aligner therapy is a great option for many people who want to improve their smile without changing their lifestyle or how they look during the treatment process.

We also service the following areas, Howard County, Columbia, Catonsville, Pikesville, Woodlawn, Elkridge, Jessup, Laurel, Fulton, Clarksville, Halethorpe and Hanover MD.