Milk and cookies. A needle and thread. The moon and stars.
These are all tried-and-true combinations that have long gone together.
But did you know that two restorative dental treatments also go together and do great when paired?
Dental implants, restorations that fill in gaps in your smile if you have missing teeth, and Invisalign, an advanced orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth using removable clear aligners, can be used to tackle different issues and transform your smile into one you’re proud to show off.
Dr. Alistair Saeghi of Modern Age Dentistry is highly experienced in performing dental implant procedures and administering Invisalign treatment. His patient-centered approach always incorporates finding the best treatment — or combination of treatments — so you feel and look your best. He does this without ever losing sight of delivering the most advanced, evidence-based dental care.
As we noted, dental implants fill in the gaps of your smile beautifully, and the process is straightforward. The implant, a tiny titanium post, acts like a new root. Dr. Saeghi surgically implants the post into your missing tooth’s bone socket (hence the name) so it can anchor a restoration such as a crown, bridge, or dentures.
Gradually, the implant fuses with your jawbone to become a solid foundation for the restoration. After a period of healing that allows the fusing to take place, Dr. Saeghi connects a component called an abutment to the top of your implant. It will attach the restoration to the implant.
Your replacement tooth or teeth are natural looking and feeling because we make a model of your unique bite beforehand so fabrication is customized.
Implants are popular because of their many benefits:
Once Dr. Saeghi uses dental implants to make your smile complete, he can also use Invisalign to realign that smile. With Invisalign treatment, you get a new set of clear aligners, or trays, every couple of weeks. The trays gently shift your teeth into the correct position and correct any existing bite problems.
Two major advantages with Invisalign, as compared with traditional braces, are that they’re nearly invisible because they’re clear, so it’s not obvious you’re getting orthodontic treatment, and you can remove them to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
You wear your aligners 20-22 hours per day, and this allows you to eat whatever you like, whereas with braces, you’ve got a long list of foods that are forbidden, from nuts and lots of raw veggies to chewy or hard candy and corn on the cob.
Invisalign treatment is also painless (thanks to the fact that there are no uncomfortable wires and brackets involved and no painful tightening sessions) and you arrive at your desired outcome more quickly than with traditional braces.
The SmartTrackⓇ technology that Invisalign is equipped with allows Dr. Saeghi to precisely target how your teeth will shift.
If you’re facing missing teeth and you also need orthodontic treatment, a treatment plan that incorporates two proven cosmetic treatments is ideal.
Once Dr. Saegi ensures that your smile is complete and any gaps are filled with implants, he can correct any crowding, uneven spacing, or bite issues with Invisalign treatment.
The result? A dazzling smile that will truly amaze you!
Modern Age has offices in West Hills, Atwater Village, and Ojai, California. Contact the one closest to you and schedule a consultation to learn more, or you can book an appointment with us online.
