September 2008 Archives

You don't need to be afraid of going to the dentist anymore.

For many Americans going to the dentist is a frightful event, even though dentistry has changed so much in the past years. A visit to the dentist can now be relaxing and fun. Unfortunately, this is not enough for the approximately 145 million people who avoid the dentist due to fear.

Dr. Strickland has completed special training that allows him to treat these fearful people. "That's right, using a small pill, people can now have their dental care accomplished while they are totally relaxed and absolutely comfortable."

Dr. Durham adds, "We have always been very sensitive to our patients with high fear and apprehension, and now we can offer them a safe and even more comfortable experience. We feel so many good people are avoiding needed care due to fear. We am looking forward to helping these people visit the dentist with this safe and wonderful technique of anxiety-free dentistry."

Dr. Strickland is a member of the fastest growing organization of its kind in dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation - D.O.C.S. "Dentistry is very high tech today with all sorts of gadgets that get the job done better and quicker, but now with anxiety-free dentistry I can bridge the gap between technology and comfort" said Dr. Strickland

He added, "You should see the look on the faces of my patients when they complete their care and they have a healthy mouth - there aren't words to describe it! That look is why I love dentistry. I helped to change someone's life".

Let's face it, a mouth full of perfectly straight white teeth give you confidence and the urge to smile at will.

So what is Invisalign teeth straightening? Instead of using traditional metal and wire braces, Invisalign uses clear, custom made medical grade plastic "Aligners" to gradually and sequentially move the teeth into the desired position.

Invisalign Aligners that are used to move the teeth are transparent and very difficult to detect when the patient is wearing them. The nearly invisible Aligners allow the patient to straighten their teeth without feeling self-conscious.

It's not just for kids. Adults are becoming one of the biggest demographic for teeth straightening and with the relatively painless process with Invisalign, the hassle associated with braces is a thing of the past. These clear almost unnoticeable braces steadily reposition the teeth to make them straight within six months to a year.

As with most cosmetic enhancement procedures, you can see how your new smile will look after Invisalign has straightened your teeth. Invisalign uses virtual 3-D modeling to show you a digital representation of your teeth and a time-lapse type demonstration of the movement of the teeth to the desired final result. The Invisalign software will simulate the teeth straightening process in stages. You also will get virtual images called ClinChek via a web browser to show you the proposed final results before the Aligners are fabricated. This is truly a one of a kind experience where you see and approve the final result before it happens so that satisfaction is for certain. The clear and invisible braces are made after your approval and look similar to teeth whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth.