San Diego Cosmetic Dentist David R. Duguid, D.D.S., P.C. specializes in Teeth Whitening in San Diego, Teeth Straightening in San Diego with Invisalign, Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego, General Dentistry in San Diego, and Cerec one visit crowns in San Diego.

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Straighter Teeth / Invisalign®
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Ultra-thin Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Crowns
Dental Bonding
Dental Implants
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Rebuilding Your Bite
Tooth-Colored Restorations

Straighter Teeth/Invisalign® Go Wireless!

Straighter Teeth/Invisalign® Go Wireless!
Finally, you can straighten your teeth without metal bands and wires. Invisalign® uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to project tooth movement. From that, a series of clear custom-made aligners are made that will gradually move your teeth. Call Dr. Duguid at (619) 234-7222 for a consultation today to see if you are a candidate.

What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide. In fact, over 70 percent of all U.S. dentists are certified to treat patients with Invisalign®.

How Does Invisalign® Work?
*You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
*As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your dentist has prescribed.
*You'll visit your dentist about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

How Are Aligners Made? You'd Be Amazed... The aligners are made through a combination of your dentist's expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology.

The Technology Behind Invisalign® You may wonder what goes on at Invisalign® between the time that your dentist takes impressions of your teeth and when you receive your first set of aligners. State of the art computer technology plays a vital role in the process. In fact, Invisalign's® high-volume, customized manufacturing process is the first of its kind in the world.

Why Invisalign®?
Invisible, so no one can tell you're straightening your teeth. Now you can smile during treatment as well as after.
Removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment; plus brushing and flossing are no problem.
Comfortable, because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments.

How Do I Get Started?
Step 1: Visit an experienced dentist, such as David R. Duguid, D.D.S., P.C.

During this first step, you will need to make an appointment with an Invisalign® Certified Dentist such as Dr. Duguid. During the initial visit, he will help you decide on your course of treatment. Dr. Duguid will take bite impressions of your teeth and send them, along with a set of precise instructions, to Invisalign®.

Step 2: Invisalign® makes your aligners

Invisalign® uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to transform your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable aligners. There may be as many as 48 in the series or as few as 12, depending on your individual treatment plan.

Step 3: You Receive Your Aligners in a Few Weeks

During your next visit to Dr. Duguid, you will receive your first set aligners. Dr. Duguid will most likely give you a few additional sets for you to wear before you return for your next visit.

Step 4: You Wear Your Aligners

You'll wear each set of aligners day and night for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months, but will vary from case to case. You'll visit Dr. Duguid only about every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Step 5: You've Finished The Treatment!

Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each aligner in the series, your treatment will be complete and you will have the beautiful smile you've always wanted.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Invisalign®
How much does Invisalign® cost? As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign® is heavily dependent on the complexity of a patient's case. However, the cost is generally more expensive than traditional braces. For more information about specific cost information, call Dr. Duguid's Office at (619) 234-7222.

Does insurance cover Invisalign®? Because medical benefits differ significantly from policy to policy, each patient should review their coverage. However, if a patient has orthodontic coverage, Invisalign should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces.

How does Invisalign® effectively move teeth? Like brackets and archwires, Invisalign® Aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system.

Will TMJ affect Invisalign® treatment? TMJ refers to the temporomandibular, or jaw, joint. Individuals can have a number of problems with the jaw joint, some of which can be aggravated by appliances and treatments like Invisalign®. To find out if your TMJ problem will adversely impact dental treatment, consult your Invisalign-certified doctor.

For more information on Invisalign®, please contact Dr. Duguid at (619) 234-7222.