Why straighten teeth at all?
Partly for looks, and often for health. Crowded and overlapping teeth trap plaque where a brush can’t reach, which raises the risk of decay and gum disease. Teeth that meet unevenly can wear down, chip or strain the jaw, and gaps let food pack between them. Straightening can also make later dental work simpler: a veneer or crown on a tooth that’s been moved into line usually needs less of the tooth reshaped.
Many people come to it as adults, either because they never had braces or because their teeth shifted after braces years ago. Age alone doesn’t rule anyone out; the health of the gums and bone is what counts.
How does Invisalign work at Stone Falls Dental Care?
You wear a series of clear plastic aligners, each shaped to move your teeth one small step. You change to the next set on a schedule, wear them 20 to 22 hours a day and take them out to eat and to brush. Regular check-ins let Dr. Prane follow the progress.
It starts with a digital scan, not trays of impression material. The practice’s intraoral scanner records your teeth in detail, shows a preview of how your smile could look, and lets treatment get underway without waiting for impressions to come back from processing. The practice has offered a free Invisalign consultation and $1,500 off full cases; ask the front desk which offers are running, and see our payment and financing options.