{"id":1314,"date":"2019-02-19T15:38:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T15:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2019-04-19T15:41:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T15:41:15","slug":"invisalign-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/invisalign-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Receiving Invisalign in Los Angeles, You Need to Know This"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/invisalign_2___1551399590_70312.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/invisalign_2___1551399590_70312-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling inserting Invisalign tray\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/invisalign_2___1551399590_70312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/invisalign_2___1551399590_70312-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/invisalign_2___1551399590_70312.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Do you want to make a positive impact on the people you encounter? Statistics show having a set of straight teeth can help. However, if you\u2019re challenged in this area, all hope isn\u2019t lost. You can achieve the smile of your dreams with Invisalign in Los Angeles. Before undergoing the treatment process, though, a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">cosmetic dentist<\/a> provides some key facts you should know about the procedure.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>How the Invisalign Process Works<\/h2>\r\nInstead of brackets and wires, the Invisalign method of straightening teeth relies on a series of custom-designed clear trays to gradually adjust the teeth until they are perfectly-aligned. The process begins with the dentist capturing digital X-Rays and performing a thorough smile assessment.\r\n\r\nThen, digital bite impressions are taken, and they are used to create a full treatment plan. The information is sent to a trusted Invisalign lab that will create the complete set of trays.\r\n\r\nOnce they arrive from the lab, you\u2019ll be invited back to your dentist\u2019s office to retrieve the trays and get on with revamping your smile. Before you get to this point, though, there are a few things you need to know about the Invisalign process.\r\n<h2>#1 \u2013 Expect to Wear the Trays Most of the Day<\/h2>\r\nTo stay on track with your dentist\u2019s treatment plan, you\u2019ll need to wear your trays at least 22 hours a day. Otherwise, any progress made could be compromised from your teeth shifting. Ultimately, this can extend the time needed to correct your bite.\r\n<h2>#2 \u2013 You\u2019ll Need to Perform Oral Hygiene More Often<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s recommended you brush and floss your teeth at least two times a day. However, when you wear Invisalign trays, you\u2019ll need to perform oral hygiene more often.\r\n\r\nThe reason is the tightly-fitting trays create the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. Therefore, when you remove them to eat, in addition to cleaning the trays, you\u2019ll also need to perform oral hygiene to rid your mouth of the bacteria that have accumulated.\r\n<h2>#3 \u2013 Invisalign Trays aren\u2019t Easily Removed<\/h2>\r\nFor the maximum effectiveness, Invisalign trays fit super-snug to your teeth. Therefore, you\u2019ll either need to keep a reasonable nail length, or you can use a special tool called an aligner remover to safely unseat the trays before eating, drinking beverages other than water or performing oral hygiene.\r\n<h2>#4 \u2013 No More Lipstick or Colored Lip Balm<\/h2>\r\nDuring the treatment process, wearing lipstick or colored lip balm will have to be put on hold. That\u2019s because they sometimes stick to the trays. As a temporary alternative, you can use a clear balm to moisturize your lips.\r\n\r\nWhile these lifestyle changes may represent some immediate inconveniences, the beautifully-functional smile you\u2019ll have at the end of the procedure will make it all worth your while. So to learn more about the Invisalign process, contact your cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles to schedule a consultation today!\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Author<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Les Latner is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Dental Medicine. He has since gone on to achieve accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Latner uses his years of experience and vast knowledge to straighten his patients\u2019 teeth with Invisalign at Westside Dental Associates, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you want to make a positive impact on the people you encounter? Statistics show having a set of straight teeth can help. However, if you\u2019re challenged in this area, all hope isn\u2019t lost. You can achieve the smile of your dreams with Invisalign in Los Angeles. Before undergoing the treatment process, though, a local cosmetic dentist provides some key facts you should know about the procedure. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/invisalign-in-los-angeles\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Before Receiving Invisalign in Los Angeles, You Need to Know This<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Invisalign in Los Angeles provides a discreet way to correct your bite, but before committing to it, here\u2019s what you need to know about the procedure.\" \/>\n<meta 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