Get A Straighter Smile Without Braces

Invisalign & Candid Clear Aligners

Whether you have crooked teeth, crowded teeth, an overbite, or any other issue with the alignment of your smile, Dr. Bethany Englund is here to help. With Candid or Invisalign at our office, you can get a straighter, healthier, and more confident smile without traditional metal braces.

How Do Invisalign and Candid Work?

Invisalign and Candid are both types of clear aligner therapy, and they work similarly. Both types of treatment use clear, strong, plastic “aligners” (sometimes called “trays”) to straighten your smile. Each aligner is made to fit perfectly over your teeth and apply gentle, steady pressure to your teeth, moving them toward the proper positions.

Each set of Invisalign or Candid aligners is worn for several weeks, and then you switch to a new one to continue the process. It usually takes between 12-18 months for Dr. Englund and our team to correct your smile and your bite, but this depends on each patient's needs.

The Benefits of Clear Aligner Therapy

Why should you choose clear aligners like Candid or Invisalign instead of braces? Here are just a few benefits of this new approach to orthodontic treatment:

• Nearly invisible when worn – Clear aligners from Candid and Invisalign are super thin and designed to fit perfectly over your teeth. Unless someone is looking really closely, they won’t see them at all!
• Versatile treatment – Thanks to advances in treatment planning technology, Candid and Invisalign can be used to treat a wide variety of orthodontic issues.
• Enhanced comfort – Invisalign and Candid move your teeth gently, and there aren’t any pointy wires or bulky brackets to get in your way or poke your tongue, lips, and cheeks.
• Fits into your lifestyle – You can take your aligners out to brush and floss and to eat and drink. This means it’s easy to care for your smile, and there aren’t any restrictions on what you can eat, either.
• Feel more confident – Once your Invisalign or Candid treatment is done, you’ll be able to enjoy a straighter, healthier smile. You won’t have to worry about hiding your teeth ever again, and you can let your true self shine through

What To Expect from Invisalign or Candid Treatment

Orthodontic consultation

First, you’ll meet with Dr. Englund to discuss your orthodontic options, including both Candid and Invisalign. Most patients qualify for clear aligner treatment, but if you have severe orthodontic issues, braces may be a better option.

Fitting and treatment planning

After deciding on Invisalign or Candid, Dr. Englund will take scans of your mouth and send them to the company making your clear aligners. She will work with them to develop a treatment plan based on your own specific orthodontic needs.

Picking up your aligners

In about 2-3 weeks, you’ll come back to Englund Dental to pick up your first several sets of Candid or Invisalign aligners. Dr. Englund will give you instructions on how to wear them and how to care for your teeth and your aligners, then send you home to begin your treatment.

Wearing aligners & checkups

You will need to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours per day, removing them only to eat and drink and to brush and floss. Most patients switch to a new set of aligners about every two weeks. You will also need to come to Englund Dental about every 6 weeks for a quick checkup and to pick up some new Invisalign or Candid aligners from Dr. Englund and our team.

Finishing your orthodontic treatment

Treatment usually takes between 12-18 months. Once you’re done with your Invisalign or Candid treatment, you’ll come in for a last appointment. Dr. Englund will provide you with a permanent or removable retainer. This keeps your teeth in the proper positions, preventing them from shifting and becoming crooked again. Enjoy your new smile!

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