Lake Oswego Invisalign® Clear Aligners

Many dental patients need orthodontic treatment to correct dental misalignment. You may be hesitant to seek orthodontic treatment in Lake Oswego due to the prospect of wearing metal braces. Orthodontic treatment with metal braces has proven to be effective, but it can also be an uncomfortable, unattractive, and time-consuming treatment. 

Fortunately, advancements in modern dental technology have provided an alternative in the form of Invisalign® clear aligners. At Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego, Dr. Bowden recommends Invisalign clear aligners to patients looking to achieve a straighter smile without the hassle of metal braces.

What Is Invisalign?

Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign clear aligners are:

• Removable: Brushing, flossing, and eating are simple with removable aligners.
• Comfortable: Clear aligners are more comfortable than metal brackets and wires that can poke and irritate your mouth. 
• Clear: Invisalign clear aligners are almost invisible, so your orthodontic treatment is not noticeable.
• Quick: Average treatment with Invisalign is one year, or half the time of traditional metal braces.

The Invisalign Treatment Process

Beginning the Invisalign treatment takes place over two or three appointments at our Lake Oswego office. Here’s what you can expect:

Initial Consultation

Before you start treatment with Invisalign, you’ll undergo a consultation with Dr. Bowden. He’ll examine your mouth, evaluate your oral health, and discuss your dental goals with you. Dr. Bowden will be sure to inform you of all of your available options and help you choose the method of orthodontic treatment that’s best for you.

Designing Your Invisalign Clear Aligners

Once Dr. Bowden has determined you’re a candidate for Invisalign, we’ll take images and impressions of your mouth that will serve as the blueprints for your aligner trays. 

Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your teeth will look when your treatment is complete. 

Your trays will be fabricated off-site at a special lab. You’ll return to our Lake Oswego office to have your first set of Invisalign clear aligners installed once we receive them.

Straight teeth don’t just help you look and feel your best. Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, less prone to disease, and better for your overall health. With Invisalign, your orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to be unattractive or uncomfortable. We welcome new and returning patients from Lake Oswego and surrounding areas such as Portland, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Beaverton, Tigard, and Sherwood, OR.

To learn more about how Invisalign can discreetly straighten your smile more comfortably than traditional metal braces, call our office in Lake Oswego by dialing (503) 675-7300. You can also fill out our appointment request form and a team member will get back to you shortly. We look forward to shaping the smile you’ve always wanted with Invisalign.