INVISALIGN SPECIALIST IN LOS ANGELES
Let’s start with two quick questions. Do you want to straighten your teeth without the use of traditional braces? And do you want the most qualified Invisalign orthodontist to care for your orthodontic needs? Congratulations, you are definitely in the right place. For years, Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen has been offering patients looking for an orthodontist in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica areas Invisalign treatments.In fact, we have helped straighten out smiles since Align Technology first pioneered invisible orthodontics and introduced the technology in 1999! Dr. Nikaeen has sharpened her expertise in the Invisalign process through many years of experience. For several years, She has been a Premier Provider of Invisalign. Now, she became an Elite provider of this highly advanced invisible braces technology.
WHAT IS INVISALIGN (INVISIBLE BRACES)?
This revolutionary orthodontic treatment uses clear aligners that fit over your teeth. Each set of trays is customized to move your teeth gradually into position. Over time, your teeth will align as the treatment progresses. Most patients see full results in 12-24 months. But, you can also select to accelerate your treatment and complete the invisible braces treatment in half of the standard treatment months! Invisalign aligners offer more comfort and can be taken out whenever you need. A fact that many Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills Invisalign patients love.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
First, Dr. Nikeen will make a 3-D rendering of your smile to assist in manufacturing your custom aligners. Every one to two weeks, you will switch out your aligners for a new pair. Each time your aligners are switched, your smile gradually moves to align with your treatment plan. Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Invisalign patients appreciate that the aligners are nearly invisible. Additionally, they love the convenience of taking them out to brush their teeth and eat. They can also be taken out for other occasions, like taking selfies. Still, keep in mind the aligners should be worn 22 hours per day for maximum effect.
But how does Invisalign work to correct your dental problems? The transparent invisible aligners are made with the help of digital technology. This modern method allows them to fit snugly around your teeth with the greatest possible precision. By gently pressing your teeth, the trays pull each tooth into the desired position. With all your teeth aligned, the treatment creates a straight and charming smile. At the same time, it effectively eliminates overbite, gaps, or crowded teeth problems. However, even the best Invisalign in Santa Monica cannot correct every dental problem you might have. Still, working wonders in teeth and bite correction is Dr. Nikaeen’s specialty. So the odds are that this treatment can be for you.
CAN IT CORRECT MY DENTAL ISSUES?
If your teeth are slightly out of line and there is little crowding or spacing, you may be a good candidate for Invisalign. Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles patients may benefit more from braces if they have:
- Severe crowding or spacing issues
- A serious overbite, underbite, or cross-bite
Dr. Nikaeen will work closely with you to find your ideal treatment plan.
BENEFITS
Is Invisalign worth it? Absolutely! Our patients report they appreciate the chance to get their teeth aligned without worrying about how they would look while undergoing the treatment. Also, they feel no discomfort when eating. After all, there are no metal parts and wires in their mouths for food debris to clog up. All they have to do is to remove the aligners before eating, then brush and floss their teeth after eating and put the trays back on. Due to its unparalleled ease of use, our patients agree that it is well worth the effort.
BEFORE AND AFTER
As you are well aware, a picture is worth a thousand words. Photos illustrating Invisalign before and after transformations can give you the best idea. These photos show the problems that can be solved and the impressive results available through wearing these high-end aligners. You may find visual evidence on our website of patients who have already received their improved smiles and quality of life.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS?
You may start enjoying and witnessing results as early as 2-3 months from when you first begin wearing the Invisalign aligners. However, the full treatment varies from 6 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of your dental concerns. On average, it takes about a year for adults to get the desired results. Also, keep in mind that upon completing your course, we recommend wearing an invisible aligners. Doing this can prevent your teeth from moving back into the wrong position. But you shouldn’t be worried, since Invisalign retainers are invisible and easy to use.
A PREMIER LOS ANGELES INVISALIGN PROVIDER
Dr. Nikaeen has maintained continuing education courses with Align technology and treated hundreds of patients with Invisalign. That is hundreds of smiles brightened through this treatment alone! Other offices that hold this category of provider typically have multiple locations. Dr. Nikaeen has managed to accomplish this feat through her sole practice in West Los Angeles. Still, she regularly serves patients in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and beyond.
WHY CHOOSE DR. NIKAEEN?
Dr. Nikaeen can accomplish results other doctors can’t due to the state-of-the-art technology she employs with her orthodontic techniques. She has treated surgical cases and the most complex bites using the best Invisalign Santa Monica has ever seen. Furthermore, she has corrected cases started by other doctors. Read all her five-star reviews on Yelp and Demandforce to see what her patients are saying.
CAN MY FAMILY DENTIST PROVIDE INVISALIGN (INVISIBLE BRACES) TREATMENT?
While many family dentists offer Invisalign, they are not trained specialists. Any dentist can take a training course to receive authorization to offer Invisalign and create treatment plans. However, only specialists like Dr. Nikaeen spent an additional two years, in her case at Columbia University, to become a specialist in the art of teeth movement. Come in for a consultation, and Dr. Nikaeen will use her knowledge of physiology and the mechanics of teeth movement to compose the ideal treatment plan for you.
Invisalign technology is reserved for those with the skills and expertise necessary to create a precise teeth-straightening regimen. Dr. Nikaeen and her compassionate team are highly skilled at using this technology, and we are a proud provider of options, including:
- Invisalign
- Invisalign Teen
- Invisalign Express
- Invisalign 5.
Invisalign Express for Minor Dental Problems
Invisalign Express is designed for people with less significant dental issues – patients with minor crowding or spacing or mild bite problems. Many patients come to Dr. Nikaeen’s office with the belief that their teeth can only be fixed through a full, lengthy, complex teeth straightening process. During your consultation at our LA office, Dr. Nikaeen will examine your teeth and see if Invisalign Express would match your needs. Invisalign Express works the same way as the standard Invisalign system, using clear, comfortable trays that will have to be changed every two weeks. However, the Express method only requires five to ten uniquely designed trays.
Invisalign Express 10
Invisalign express 10 is a treatment specifically designed to make the high-end teeth alignment more affordable and hassle-free for patients with minor dental problems. It provides for the treatment with a fixed set of 10 aligners that are changed every 2 weeks. Thus, Invisalign express 10 results can be achieved in 20 weeks, and this is a perfect option for patients with a smaller degree of crowded and gap teeth. While the plan is more budget-friendly and short-term, it’s before and after results, as well as other benefits, are the same as those of the full course of Invisalign treatment.
Invisalign Express 5
Invisalign express 5 is a short-term plan focused on minor dental issues, which can be corrected with the minimum treatment. The plan covers 5 changes of clear aligners made every 2 weeks, while the full course takes about 10 weeks. Great Invisalign express 5 results are usually observed in patients requiring a small amount of movement, for example after previous treatment with braces. The convincing results are proven by before and after photos, while the cost is more attractive and affordable. As for the rest, the plan is in no way inferior to a regular full-featured treatment, providing the same comfort and effectiveness.
Cost
Invisalign express prices are far more reasonable compared to traditional plans since the short-term treatment requires a smaller number of aligners. Also, the treatment plans usually consume less dentist’s time and effort, which decreases fees. Depending on the circumstances, Invisalign express cost might be about 30% lower than the standard treatment. However, the express plans are applicable only in certain situations, and you should heed your dentist’s advice as to whether the plans meet your needs. Otherwise, you will save some money, but fail to achieve the desired result.
Top Four Questions
As with most orthodontic treatment, the fees associated with Invisalign depends on the complexity of your case. The cost generally is more expensive than traditional braces, due to lab costs.
Yes. In both clinical research and orthodontic and dental practices nationwide, Invisalign has proved to be an effective teeth straightener.
You’ll need to review your coverage as medical benefits differ significantly from policy to policy. Usually, Invisalign is covered to the same extent as conventional braces if you have orthodontic coverage.
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General Questions
Invisalign is the incognito way to straighten your teeth without the use of traditional braces. Instead of metal, wires and brackets, Invisalign allows you to straighten teeth using clear, plastic, and completely removable aligners that move your teeth gradually into place.
Yes. In both clinical research and orthodontic and dental practices nationwide, Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening teeth.
Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan, from start to finish. These images are used to create a series of custom-made, clear aligners that will move your teeth based on your orthodontist’s treatment plan from their initial position to the final desired position. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks, as it gradually moves your teeth. Each successive aligner will move your teeth closer and closer into the desired position.
There are four primary benefits of Invisalign.
Invisalign is nearly invisible – No one will know you’re straightening your teeth.
Invisalign is removable – You can eat and drink what you desire. It’s also easier to maintain good oral hygiene.
Invisalign is comfortable – There are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation. This also means you spend less time in the doctor’s chair getting adjustments.
Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start – so you can see how your straight teeth will look when treatment is complete.
Aligners are made of clear, strong, medical-grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.
Aligners are nearly invisible. They look similar to clear tooth-whitening trays, although they’re custom-made for a better fit. Some orthodontists and dentists have referred to them as “contact lenses for teeth.”
Orthodontists and dentists have used removable appliances for many years when limited movement is required. With the application of computer technology, Invisalign can now treat a broader range of problems with greater precision.
Align Technology, Inc., the company that manufactures Invisalign, was founded in 1997.
In 1945, Dr. H.D. Kesling envisioned that modern technology one day would enable the use of a series of tooth-positioners to produce the kinds of movements required for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Align Technology has made this vision a reality. Using advanced computer technology, Align generates Invisalign “aligners.” Each aligner is worn sequentially by the patient to move teeth in both the upper and lower arches.
Currently, doctors are treating more than 135,000 patients. The number grows daily.
While Invisalign can be used with virtually any treatment philosophy, specific training is required. All orthodontists and dentists interested in using Invisalign must attend a workshop, before cases will be accepted from their office. Dr. Nikaeen is proud to be a premier provider of Invisalign who has treated over 100s of cases.
Like brackets and archwires, Invisalign Aligners move teeth by using appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign not only controls the force, but also controls the timing at which the force is applied. Only certain teeth are allowed to move at each stage, as determined by the orthodontic treatment plan. This results in an efficient force-delivery system.
Yes, the FDA reviewed Invisalign’s application and, in August 1998, determined Invisalign is exempt from 510(k) pre-market notification.
Getting Started
Specific training is needed to use Invisalign. As a result, orthodontists are required to become Invisalign-certified before they can begin treating patients.
At this time, Invisalign is marketed in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Case Selection
Doctors can use Invisalign to treat a vast majority of patients with fully-erupted molars.
Dentists presently are treating patients with some form of combination of braces and Invisalign. Dr. Nikaeen can help determine the best treatment for you.
Yes, there are clinical studies citing the treatment of complex cases using Invisalign.
Dr. Nikaeen can help determine which treatment is best for you.
Crowns usually aren’t a factor in Invisalign treatment. However, small composites called attachments sometimes are bonded onto teeth to help achieve certain movements. In these cases, Dr. Nikaeen must carefully evaluate the location of any crowns you may have.
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular (or jaw) joint. You may have one or more jaw-joint problems that could be aggravated by appliances and treatments like Invisalign. Dr. Nikaeen can help determine if TMJ would affect your treatment.
Yes. Spaces between teeth are generally easy to close with the Invisalign System.
Because bridges firmly link two or more teeth together, they can create significant resistance to tooth movement. Dr. Nikaeen can help determine whether bridges will be a factor in your treatment.
During Treatment
Most people experience a few days of minor discomfort with each new stage of treatment. Typically described as a feeling of pressure, this discomfort is normal. In fact, it’s a sign Invisalign is working. This discomfort typically goes away a couple of days after you initially insert a new Aligner.
As with all orthodontic treatments, you may experience a slight lisp or speech impediment for a couple days after initiation of treatment. As your tongue gets used to having Aligners in your mouth, these problems should disappear.
Unlike traditional wires and brackets, you can eat whatever you desire because aligners can be removed. Thus, there is no need to restrict your consumption of any of your favorite foods and snacks, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. Remember to brush your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your Aligners.
We discourage smoking while wearing aligners because they can become discolored.
As with most other types of braces, gum will stick to your aligners. It’s best to remove your Aligners for all meals and snacks.
Simply brush and rinse your aligners in lukewarm water to keep them clean.
Aligners should be worn all day, except when eating, brushing and flossing.
While we are aware that some patients are using aligners for bleaching, Align Technology has not examined the compatibility of currently available bleaching products with our aligners. Nor have clinical studies demonstrated efficacy. Talk with Dr. Nikaeen for more information on whitening teeth.
Dr. Nikaeen will schedule regular appointments — usually about once every six weeks — to ensure your treatment is progressing as planned.
This depends on the outcome of the treatment. Some patients might need a positioner, or conventional retainer. Other patients might need a clear plastic retainer, similar to the ones Invisalign makes. Every patient is different and outcomes vary.
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY
Learn more about Invisalign, the incognito way to straighten your teeth, by calling (310) 307-3728 or email us to schedule a free consultation in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. Dr. Nikaeen, orthodontist, and her team look forward to brightening your smile with Invisalign soon.
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