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Man Wearing Invisalign Aligners
15Mar

Invisalign is a clear aligner and an alternative to traditional metal braces. The aligner is designed to be discreet while functioning to straighten teeth like traditional braces. Dr. Gibbs offers Invisalign treatment for common problems like teeth crowding, correcting spacing issues, and overbites. Even though they are becoming a popular treatment option, you may be unaware of some of their benefits or have other questions. Here are five things you need to know before getting Invisalign.

What Happens with Invisalign Before and After Treatment

Dr. Jessica Gibbs will discuss all your options with you before Invisalign treatment. She will explain how the clear aligners work and what to expect afterward. When you have finished wearing all the aligners, you will shift into more of a maintenance mode. You may have to wear a retainer some of the time to help your teeth maintain their proper positions.

Eating While Wearing Aligners

One of the benefits of wearing aligners is that you can remove them for daily hygiene and eating. Simply take them out, eat the foods you enjoy, then brush your teeth before putting them back in. Under no circumstances can you eat or drink with the aligners in your mouth. The only exception is drinking water. Colored liquids may become trapped and cause staining or cavities.

Invisalign Lets You Live Your Life

Dr. Gibbs often recommends Invisalign because they fit into your life without causing a major disruption. You won’t need to change what you are eating or adjust any of your favorite activities during the treatment. The aligners are removable for photos, eating, and life events as desired. You will need to wear them for at least 22 hours each day to get the desired benefit. You will also need to see Dr. Jessica Gibbs at Smile Glen Ellyn every six to eight weeks.

Does Invisalign hurt?

Some patients experience some mild discomfort when they first start wearing Invisalign aligners. Some also have some pain when changing to a new set of aligners. However, this is short-lived and usually goes away in just a day or two. Pain can be managed using over-the-counter pain relievers in most cases. It is normal to experience some discomfort or pressure when you first start wearing aligners and when you change to new ones. If you don’t feel pressure or discomfort, they may not be working as needed.

Taking Care of Invisalign Before and After Use

Taking care of aligners is an easy task to incorporate into your daily routine. The main thing to remember is that they need to be kept safe and clean. Your aligners are removable so it’s convenient to clean them when you brush your teeth twice each day. When the aligners are not being used, they should be kept in their convenient storage case. This keeps them from getting lost or from being accidentally thrown away.

Contact Dr. Gibbs at Smile Glen Ellyn

If you are ready to discuss how Dr. Jessica Gibbs can help you achieve the smile of your dreams using Invisalign, contact us! We will be happy to help you improve your smile! Do you still have more questions about Invisalign before or after treatment? Call us today and let us answer your questions or schedule an exam. Invisalign is a teeth straightening treatment option that is discreet, versatile, and easy! Find out if you are a good candidate for it today.

13Nov

Invisalign Makes Orthodontics Easy

Welcome back to the dental blog of Smile Glen Ellyn!

We hope that you are enjoying all that autumn has to offer. And with the holidays rapidly approaching, we hope that your smile is camera-ready!

If you are unhappy with your teeth because of cosmetic flaws, it can be a real drag to get together with friends and family, or even co-workers. But your Glen Ellyn, IL dentist can easily help you improve your situation, allowing you to enjoy life to the fullest extent.

Crooked, crowded, and gapped teeth are no match for our orthodontic realignments. Don’t worry, we aren’t trying to get you into a set of shiny, metal braces like your friends had back in high school. These days we have a more dignified method for straightening out adult teeth. It is called invisalign.

Invisalign Rewrote The Rules

Back in the day, the only effective option for realigning teeth was through conventional metal braces. But that method had a few well-known drawbacks. Your mouth was filled with metal brackets and wires for 2 or more years without any relief. To stay on track, all that metal had to be adjusted monthly at the orthodontist’s office. It also required special tools to keep it clean and free of food particles. Plus, it felt awkward in your mouth and attracted unwanted attention.

It’s no wonder that our Glen Ellyn, IL dental patients who are past the age of puberty don’t have the time or patience for that kind of arrangement.

But many of those same adults are thrilled when they learn how Invisalign can help transform the health and appearance of their smile.

Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign braces work by moving your teeth gently through a succession of comfortable stages.

A major selling point of Invisalign is that this system allows you to straighten your teeth without having to endure the indignity and inconvenience of metal wires and brackets.

Instead, we will use 3D images of your mouth to design a series of clear plastic aligners that you will switch out at the appropriate time to keep things moving along. This means you won’t have to come to our office for monthly tune-ups.

These nearly invisible aligners are also removable, so you can pop them out for meals ensuring that no food gets trapped along the way. Plus you just rinse them under warm water instead of carrying around an arsenal of cleaning tools.

When treatment is complete (usually in about a year), we will determine whether or not you need a temporary positioner to keep your teeth from shifting back towards their previous positions.

In short, Invisalign is fast, effective, and discreet, as far as orthodontic treatments go.

It is a great orthodontic solution for adults with misaligned or crowded teeth who want a better smile without all the headaches of conventional braces.

This method has produced amazing results for so many of our Glen Ellyn patients. But you will need to schedule a consultation to see if it could be a good solution for you.

Find Out More About Invisalign

Find out more today!

Contact us at Smile Glen Ellyn to schedule your Invisalign consultation.

21Oct

Short-Term Treatments, Permanent Smile Solutions

Welcome back to the Smile Glen Ellyn dentistry blog!

Our Glen Ellyn, IL dental team is here to keep your mouth healthy and your smile radiant.

If you are less than satisfied with some aspect of your smile, we will work with you, regardless of age, to set things straight.

We take our job seriously because we know how much your overall well being depends upon your smile. After all, you need strong, fully functioning teeth to consume a balanced diet. And you need to feel confident enough in your appearance to flash your smile at business associates or friendly acquaintances. If things are not as they should be, it could lead to an unhappy existence.

Nobody deserves such a fate.

Especially when, nowadays, we can craft a beautiful new smile for you in a very short amount of time.

Is that even possible?

Yes!

And no, we don’t use magic, witchcraft, or wishful thinking! We call this quickly growing field, short-term orthodontics.

How’s that for a straightforward name?

Anyway, the good news is that for perhaps the first time ever, you can now have fast-acting braces that don’t cry out for negative attention.

Here at our Glen Ellyn, IL dentist office, we have viable solutions that allow our busy adult patients to get the orthodontic work they desire without anyone knowing they are undergoing treatment for crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth.

So, if you go through the process at Smile Glen Ellyn, to the outside world it might well appear as though you achieved your smile magically!

Aren’t Braces For Teenagers?

More and more grown ups are realizing that they could benefit from an orthodontic solution.
But most don’t want to have to feel like an awkward teenager during a lengthy treatment period.

If you can relate, then you are in luck.

In fact, this is the beauty of short-term orthodontics.

No matter which type of short-term orthodontics you select, the result will be a fabulous smile that is discreetly delivered in no time.

Six Month Smiles From Smile Glen Ellyn

The Six Month Smiles method aims to get you a better smile in six months give or take, depending on the severity of your situation.

With clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, this is an improvement on conventional braces, and no one will be able to tell they are there from a distance.

The turnaround time is so fast because we will be focusing our treatment only on the teeth in the front of your mouth, the ones that actually show when you smile.

If you get started now, this could allow for a stunning new look by St. Patrick’s Day.

Invisalign At Smile Glen Ellyn

Invisalign is another great short-term orthodontic treatment.

This method relies on clear plastic aligners that fit snugly in your mouth, not unlike a whitening tray, to shift the misaligned teeth into a better position over time.

Your teeth will gradually move in the right direction as you switch aligners on your own at home every two weeks or so.

They are nearly invisible, comfortable to wear, and, get this, they are actually removable.

This makes eating an enjoyable experience and cleaning your aligners is a breeze.

Invisalign isn’t for everyone but it can work wonders for the right candidates.

Schedule Your Short-Term Consultation Today!

Are you ready to hear more about short-term orthodontics at Smile Glen Ellyn?

Then contact our Glen Ellyn, IL dental office today to find out how you can get a new smile in a matter of months!

25Sep

A Clear Solution For Misaligned Teeth

Welcome back to the dental blog of Smile Glen Ellyn!

Here, we try to address oral health concerns, modern trends in dentistry, and anything else that might be relevant to your family’s overall well-being.

Today we want to talk about adults with misaligned and overcrowded teeth.

This situation is much more common than you might think, and the solutions are a lot different (and easier) now than when we were growing up.

That said, even if you’re self-conscious about your smile or concerned about the health implications of the situation in your mouth, you might be thinking that you are just too old to deal with braces.

Think again!

Invisalign Changed Everything

We all know that straight, evenly spaced teeth make for a more attractive smile. It follows that having an attractive smile only adds to your self confidence. And increased self confidence can elevate your potential for success in life.

Who wouldn’t want that?

Still, from an outside perspective, it might seem like a great smile could only be achieved through the use of uncomfortable old school braces, with all the obvious headaches that go along with that treatment.

Teenagers sometimes have no choice. But after a certain point in life, no one would want to take that on.

The dental world has always recognized that fact but now the technology has caught up enough to allow us to present another path for adult orthodontic treatment.

When Invisalign first hit the scene in the late 1990s, it radically changed the way we think about braces.

Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign braces work by moving your teeth gently through a series of comfortable stages.

Each stage shifts your teeth slightly closer to their final destination, with the help of modern technology, and our friendly support team.

With Invisalign, your treatment plan will be carefully mapped out in advance by our team based on 3D software programs.

This is so that the necessary position of your teeth at each stage is known precisely and a full spatial map of them exists for our ongoing assessment.

No Metal Required

The big benefit of Invisalign is that this system allows you to straighten your teeth without having to endure the indignity and inconvenience of metal wires and brackets.

We will use those 3D images of your mouth to design a series of clear plastic aligners that you will switch out at the appropriate time to keep things moving along.

This usually happens every two weeks until your plan is completed.

Fast, Convenient Treatment

These nearly invisible aligners are removable, so you can pop them out for cleaning, eating, or whenever you deem necessary.

They will need to be worn for roughly 22 hours each day but there won’t be any dietary restrictions, lifestyle changes, or special tools required with Invisalign.

Once treatment is complete (usually in a matter of months), we will determine whether or not you need a temporary positioner to keep your teeth from shifting back towards their previous positions.

Invisalign is fast, effective, and discreet. It is a perfect orthodontic solution for adults with misaligned or crowded teeth who want a better smile without all the hassles of traditional braces.

Is Invisalign For Me?

Find out today!

Contact us at Smile Glen Ellyn to schedule your Invisalign consultation.

3Sep

What’s Your Smile Missing?

We can appreciate that family life is once again busy in Illinois with school back in session, and after-school activities that pull you in many different directions.

At least we still have Labor Day to relax a bit!

At Smile Glen Ellyn, we are here to make your life easier by providing a comprehensive range of dental solutions for your entire family all under one roof.

We want it to be convenient for you to keep your family’s oral health on track, but we also want you to be able to get the smiles you’ve always wanted.

In order to help, you will need to tell us exactly what your smile is missing!

I Want To Work On The Color Of My Teeth

You are not alone if you want to improve the color of your teeth. Whitening services usually top our list of cosmetic requests.

Many of our cosmetic dentistry patients like to have their teeth whitening done quickly in our office.

If that options best fits your needs, we have several ways you can get it done at Smile Glen Ellyn.

On the other hand, if you would rather do your whitening at home, we have take-home kits we will send with you that are also safe and effective.

We even offer a whitening for life incentive program. If you choose to participate, you will receive whitening kits indefinitely. All you have to do is keep up with your routine six month checkup and cleaning appointments.

No matter how you elect to do it, Smile Glen Ellyn will work with you to bring a brighter, whiter smile to your face.

What Can You Do About The Shape Of My Teeth?

Cosmetic bonding is one way we transform your teeth. The bonding material can be molded around your teeth to correct any gaps, fractures, chips and uneven teeth.

We also offer lumineers as a shape-shifting option.

As far as treatments go, these are a half-step up from cosmetic bonding.
This form of thin veneer requires no prep time and can be shaped and fitted to your teeth very quickly.

What’s more, lumineers can radically reconfigure the shape of your teeth to give you the look you want.

My Alignment Needs Adjustment

If your teeth are crooked, overcrowded, or have too much space in between, we have some excellent dental solutions at Smile Glen Ellyn that are painless, discreet, and effective.

Invisalign is a revolutionary approach to orthodontic treatment. Simply put, these are quick, adult braces that are made of clear, removable plastic aligners.

In a matter of months, you’ll have your smile all straightened out and no one will even know that you ever had “braces.”

If you primarily have misaligned teeth in the front of your mouth, you might be a good candidate for another option, Six Month Smiles.

This is truly the fast-track of orthodontic treatment.

Six Month Smiles can transform the look of your smile without bothering with the larger, more stubborn teeth in the back of your mouth (that you never see anyway).

As the name implies, with Six Month Smiles, your treatment will be complete in 3-9 months, depending on your unique situation.

Come Get What You’re Missing

Now that you know what we can do to help get you the smile you want, what are you waiting for?

Contact us today!

The team here at Smile Glen Ellyn is excited to get started on creating your stunning new smile.

17Jul

We love summertime in Glen Ellyn, IL. There’s so much to do and so many people to spend time with! It’s a great season for visiting, taking it easy, and making changes. Patients come into our office during summertime and want to transform their smile to match their happy, sunny mood!

At Smile Glen Ellyn, we are always ready to take on a smile makeover challenge! Our patients love to see their look transformed by quality cosmetic dental care, and our staff enjoys the process of giving a patient exactly what they came in for.

Use what’s left of this summer to create your own smile makeover plan, and let us get to work! By the time the leaves are changing color and falling off the trees, you’ll be well on your way to the smile of your dreams! Depending on the severity of your current smile, you could be completely done with your cosmetic work! First, you have to decide what needs to be done!

What’s Missing in Your Smile?

The first thing we will ask you is to try to figure out exactly what it is about your smile that you don’t love. Why are you seeking a smile makeover in the first place? It can be difficult to self-evaluate, which is why we have put together a set of questions to help you think through the different aspects of your smile. This will help you come up with a list of requests so that we can do the best job possible for you! Take a look at our cosmetic smile questionnaire before you continue to solutions.

Changing the Color of Your Smile

The most common cosmetic request we get is for teeth whitening. With age comes discolored teeth, and discolored teeth are embarrassing! You don’t feel like you can smile freely when your teeth are not a pleasant shade of white. We have whitening solutions here at Smile Glen Ellyn.

Whitening Services
Any way you want to whiten, we offer it at our office. If you prefer to whiten at home, we have take-home kits you can use for safe, effective whitening. If you prefer to have your whitening done quickly in our office, we have several options for you to choose from! We even offer a whitening for life program that allows you to receive whitening kits as long as you maintain your routine cleaning appointments.

Changing the Shape of the Smile

Having beautifully white teeth is nothing if you aren’t happy with the shape of your teeth! We generally want our teeth to be uniform and balanced from tooth to tooth. If one tooth is uneven or misshapen, your entire smile will make you feel self-conscious! We have quick and effective solutions that will transform your smile without any discomfort or damage to your natural teeth.

Bonding – Cosmetic bonding is a fantastic way to transform your teeth. The bonding material can be shaped around your tooth or teeth to correct chips, gaps, cracks, and uneven teeth. Bonding doesn’t require multiple appointments, and the process is completely comfortable!

Lumineers – Lumineers are a step up from cosmetic bonding. This form of thin, prepless veneer can be shaped and fitted to your teeth very quickly. It requires very little prep to your teeth, so you are more comfortable and your teeth are healthier! Lumineers can completely transform the shapes of your teeth to give you the look you’re dreaming of!

Changing the Alignment of the Smile

The alignment of your teeth can be a cosmetic issue, but it is more often a matter of having a healthy smile. Teeth that are misaligned are more difficult to keep clean, and they are more likely to cause issues for your TMJ (temporomandibular joint). It is important that we find a solution that will get your teeth back to their rightful place!

Invisalign – Invisalign is a fantastic approach to quick, adult braces. These clear aligners will fit comfortably over your teeth so that your treatment is just that: yours. No one else will notice! In a matter of months, you’ll have a beautiful, healthy smile once again.

Six Month Smiles – For teeth that are misaligned in the front of your mouth, we recommend Six Month Smiles. This quick and discreet treatment can completely change the look of your smile without messing with the bigger, harder-to-move teeth in the back. Your complete treatment will be done in 3-9 months.

Make an Appointment Today

Is it finally time for you to address the problems you have with your smile? Contact Smile Glen Ellyn to begin the process towards your beautiful new look. We have all of the cosmetic options you need to transform your look into something you are proud to share with friends and family. Get in touch today!

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