Invisalign® Is it right for me?
West Wind Dental is proud to offer the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is a certified provider of Invisalign® clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
What is it?
Invisalign® is a set of clear aligners, better known as braces, without the visible brackets, metal wires, or glue! Invisalign aligners may not be completely invisible, however, these clear coverings fit tightly over your teeth and are much less noticeable than the brackets and wires of traditional braces.
Invisalign® aligners are made with SmartTrack® material giving them an agreeable balance between gentle and controllable force to position the teeth up to 50% faster than regular braces.
Why choose Invisalign®?
Invisalign® clear aligners can treat a wide range of teeth-straightening conditions, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites, and underbites.
Unlike traditional braces, patients are able to take the Invisalign® aligners out. This allows you to eat, drink, or brush and floss your teeth without discomfort. It also prevents teeth discoloration, which can be an occurrence with bracketed braces.
Invisalign® is also cost-effective. Many insurance policies will cover the full cost of your aligners. West Wind Dental also offers payment plan options so you don’t have to pay the entire bill all at once.
How does it work?
We will use our state-of-the-art digital technology to create a 3-D image of your mouth and jaw and use this image to put together a plan for moving your teeth into their proper place. You’ll even get to see how your teeth will move and preview your new smile.
Next, Dr. Hamilton will use that plan to create a series of customized plastic aligners. These aligners will apply pressure to your teeth and gradually shift them and move them into the desired places.
In order for the treatment to be successful, patients are advised to wear the Invisalign® trays for at least 20 to 22 hours a day. This ensures that your teeth are moving in the right direction.
Patients must visit the office every 6 weeks or so we may check in on your progress and go over any questions or concerns you may have.
Get started today!
To learn more about the Invisalign® system, please call West Wind Dental to schedule an appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a smile that’s made to move!
Dr. Andrew Hamilton, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Hamilton is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society (KVDDS), the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics (IAFA), and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICIO). He also routinely attends courses through the Pikos Institute in Northwest Florida and has achieved fellowship status in the International Dental Implant Association (IDIA) as well as the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Dr. Hamilton is a proud alumnus of the Kois Center program in Seattle and is currently serving on the faculty of the Global Dental Implant Academy (GDIA).
With the little spare time left over, you’ll find Dr. Hamilton enjoying his time steelhead and salmon fishing and playing the occasional round of golf.
