When you think of clear aligners, you likely think of Invisalign. This brand name for orthodontic treatment is often used interchangeably with clear aligners, just as we call bandages “Band-Aids” or tissues “Kleenex!” However, Invisalign isn’t the only clear aligner brand out there. At Healthy Habit Dental Care, our Invisalign dentist actually uses ClearCorrect. But Dr. Myrna Aguilar is able to use any clear aligner brand, thanks to her extensive experience with orthodontics. To learn if orthodontic treatment is right for you, visit a professional like Dr. Aguilar! She will evaluate your smile, determine if you’re eligible for clear aligner treatment, and design a treatment plan for your specific case.
Why Choose Dr. Aguilar as Your Invisalign Dentist?
Dr. Myrna Aguilar trained and worked as an orthodontist in Mexico for 10 years. After moving to California, she earned her postgraduate degree in Esthetic dentistry from UCLA and opened her own practice, Healthy Habit Dental Care. Since then, she has spent the last decade caring for the community of Temecula, CA.
While currently using ClearCorrect aligners, Dr. Aguilar has the capability to use any aligner brand. She brings extensive experience and incredible skill to her work, prioritizing patient outcomes and positive experiences. Patients in her office receive true patient-centered care, as she takes the time to find the solution that works best for their specific case.
And by maintaining active affiliations with the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Aguilar continues to develop new skills and keep up with the latest techniques and technologies.
Innovative Invisalign Treatment in Temecula, CA
Clear aligners are a relatively recent orthodontic development that emerged over the last few decades. And as the world of orthodontics evolved, so did clear aligner technology.
Most Invisalign dentists have to send their cases to an Invisalign lab, where they use your specific measurements to make a series of custom trays. But at Healthy Habit Dental Care, Dr. Aguilar designs and fabricates your aligners in-house!
During your initial visit, she will assess your smile and use digital X-rays to get a clear view of your misalignments. Then, she’ll develop a treatment plan for your smile. Using this plan and your X-rays, she will design a series of trays that slowly move your teeth into the correct position.
Finally, Dr. Aguilar will fabricate these trays using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology! These innovative machines carefully craft your aligners to your exact measurements, following the plan that Dr. Aguilar set for your smile. Once they’re ready, we’ll provide you with durable and nearly invisible aligners that fit perfectly over your teeth.
Invisalign Clear Aligners vs. Metal Braces
Dr. Aguilar provides both clear aligners and metal braces. But whenever possible, she tries to offer patients the treatment with greater benefits. As an Invisalign/Clear Aligner dentist, Dr. Aguilar will help you understand the pros and cons of each treatment.
In general, clear aligners provide amazing advantages over traditional metal braces, such as:
Better comfort: Metal braces involve sharp brackets and wires that poke at your cheeks. And after appointments where the dentist tightens the wire, you may experience some pain or discomfort for a while. In contrast, clear aligners are made of smooth plastic, and switching between trays is much more comfortable.- Faster timeline: In general, metal braces take 1-2 years. For complex cases, they may take a little longer to adjust your smile. Clear aligners, when worn every day for 22 hours, typically take about a year, and sometimes even less, depending on the complexity of your case.
- Easier maintenance: To brush with braces, simply go over and around the brackets and wires with your toothbrush. To brush with clear aligners, you can remove your tray to access your teeth! Removability makes maintenance much easier, as some patients struggle to keep their teeth clean with braces.
- More discreet: Metal braces are bulky and obvious, whereas clear aligners are almost invisible when worn. These clear trays look natural in your mouth, keeping your orthodontic treatment discreet.
Of course, not every patient is eligible for clear aligner treatment. Some complex misalignments may need metal braces treatment for advanced orthodontic care.
Visit an Invisalign Dentist Like Dr. Aguilar in Temecula, CA!
Clear aligners like Invisalign correct misalignments. But when looking for an Invisalign dentist, we recommend Dr. Aguilar at Healthy Habit Dental Care. She has extensive experience in orthodontics and can use any clear aligner treatment to straighten your smile. With state-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques, she will transform your smile with a more comfortable and faster treatment. Book a free consultation with her in Temecula, CA, to learn if you’re eligible for clear aligners.
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