Braces While orthodontic work that begins while a child is growing helps produce optimal results, that doesn’t mean that adults can’t have braces. Thanks to advances in orthodontic treatments, metal brackets are not your only option. Removable aligners, or invisible braces,î or clear plastic brackets can all be used to straighten crooked or crowded teeth. The above article is from:  MouthHealthy.org Vista Dental Care      Chad Aitken, DMD 280-5201 43 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1C7 (855) 636-9223    VistaDentalCare.ca

Seeking a Straighter Smile? Consider Invisalign™ clear aligners for discreet correction while in treatment! It is possible to have straight teeth in 9 - 15 months (depending on your status and goals), and there are no braces, wires, or headgear required. These aligners can correct for widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite. Dr. Aitken utilizes the Cadent iTero™ digital impression system, 3-D computer-imaging technology, to precisely develop your complete Invisalign treatment plan from the present position of your teeth to your final smile. From this pattern, clear thermoplastic aligners are produced. Comparable to teeth-whitening trays, these aligners are designed for your precise teeth. When you insert the first set of aligners, they use a small amount of force to move your teeth into a corrected position. Approximately two weeks later, you replace them with the next set of aligners, and step through treatment in stages for about a year. You’ll need to visit our of...